A rain shadow occurs on the:Question 13Select one:a.windward side of a mountain range.b.lee side of a mountain range.c.north side of a lake or ocean.d.south side of an intertidal zone.
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A rain shadow occurs on the:Question 13Select one:a.windward side of a mountain range.b.lee side of a mountain range.c.north side of a lake or ocean.d.south side of an intertidal zone.
Solution
A rain shadow occurs on the:
b. lee side of a mountain range.
Here's why:
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When wind carrying moisture approaches a mountain, it rises up the slope (windward side) of the mountain. As the air rises, it cools and condenses, forming clouds and rain. This is why the windward side of a mountain often has lush vegetation.
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After the air has dropped its moisture on the windward side, it descends on the other side of the mountain (lee side). As it descends, it warms up, reducing its capacity to hold moisture. This results in less precipitation on the lee side of the mountain.
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This phenomenon, where the lee side of a mountain receives less rain than the windward side, is known as a rain shadow.
So, the
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