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About how much snow does Cleveland get in an average year?

Answerabout 63.8 inches

Cleveland averages about 63.8 inches of snow a year, thanks in part to lake-effect snow off Lake Erie.

Source: Wikipedia, Cleveland (2020) en.wikipedia.org

In what year did the landmark Clean Water Act pass, partly spurred by Cleveland's river fires?

Answer1972

The Clean Water Act passed in 1972, three years after Cleveland's Cuyahoga River fire drew national attention to water pollution.

Source: Wikipedia, Cleveland (2024) en.wikipedia.org

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How many times did the Cuyahoga River, which runs through Cleveland, catch fire starting in 1868?

Answerat least 13 times

The Cuyahoga River caught fire at least 13 times starting in 1868, with the 1969 blaze helping spur passage of the Clean Water Act.

Source: Wikipedia, Cleveland (2024) en.wikipedia.org

About how much land area does the city of Cleveland cover?

Answerabout 82.48 sq mi

The city of Cleveland covers roughly 82.48 square miles along the southern shore of Lake Erie.

Source: Wikipedia, Cleveland (2020) en.wikipedia.org

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