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Does most of the precipitation from moisture laden winds from the sea falls on the leeward side of mountains?
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∙ 11y ago
False, windward.
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What moisture that falls from the sky is called what?
Precipitation
In California most precipitation falls on the eastern sides of mountains?
In California most precipitation falls on the eastern sides of mountains
Acidic moisture that falls from the sky as precipitation is called?
This is referred to as "acid rain".
What is moisture that falls to the ground as rain sleet or snow?
The liquid has 'precipiated' out of it's previous solution - so the rain/sleet/snow is precipitation.
Is it true most precipitation falls on the eastern sides of mountains?
Only in the Northern hemisphere
Why are deserts found on the leeward mountain renges?
The mountains act as a barrier to atmospheric moisture from crossin the mountain to the leeward side. The rain falls instead on the windward side forming a rain shadow desert on the leeward side of the mountains.
Which side of mountains do deserts form?
Mountains force the humid air from the sea to rise where the moisture condenses and falls as rain on the windward side of the mountains. The air passes to the leeward side but now lacks moisture forming a rain shadow desert. See the diagram above.
On what side of a mountain do deserts often form?
Deserts often form on the leeward side of a mountain.
Why does the windward side of a mountain receive more rain than the leeward side?
This is false most of the precipitation from moisture laden winds from the sea does not fall on the leeward side of mountains. Many deserts are located in the interior of continents, far from moisture- laden winds blowing from the ocean.
Why are deserts found on the leeward side of the mountian ranges?
as warm air rises on the windward side of a mountain it cools and all the moisture is released through precipitation. When the air goes down the leeward side it sinks and warms bringing a dry climate, which in many cases could create a desert.
What moisture that falls from the sky is called what?
Precipitation
What do you call moisture that falls to the earth?
precipitation
What moisture that falls from the sky is called?
Precipitation
In California most precipitation falls on the eastern sides of mountains?
In California most precipitation falls on the eastern sides of mountains
What are most deserts formed near?
Most deserts are formed on the leeward side of mountain ranges. The mountains block moisture from entering the region so little rain falls.
How much moisture falls in California each year?
43646747 precipitation
Which side of a mountain would a desert most likely form?
the eastern side because there is less rain/moisture.
