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Does the midwest's climate get wetter or drier as you move from east to west?
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Why Is Penzance Wetter Than Margate?
Because the majority of the UK's weather comes from across the Atlantic ocean. This is usually 'wet' weather - which tends to drop its rain in the western exposed areas such as Penzance, in Cornwall. Margate is in the East - and a lot of its weather comes from the warmer, drier southern Europe.
Why is the climate on the west side of Oregon's Cascade Mountains much wetter than on the east side of the mountain range?
The rain clouds dump there moisture as the cross over the high Cascade mountain range, in the form of rain or snow.
Which type of climate in Chhattisgarh state?
Humid south east
Is it true the Gulf Stream cools the climate of the east coast of the US?
No. The Gulf Stream brings warm water from the Gulf, moves up the East Coast of the Americas and then flows east to the UK. It warms the east coast.
What is rain shadow and how does it effect the climate of the west?
The rain shadow effect happens by a mountain and on the leeward side (west side) has a warm and wet climate. The windward side (east side ) has a cool & dry climate.
Why are deserts found on the west of countries and rainforest's on the east?
This is caused by the different climates found through out the world. Countries to the west tend to have drier climates while countries to the east tend to have wetter climates.
Where is the kangaroo paw found?
The kangaroo paw is native to parts of Western Australia, where the climate is drier than in the east, with plenty of grassland and semi-arid areas.
Where is the plant kangaroo paw found?
The kangaroo paw is native to parts of Western Australia, where the climate is drier than in the east, with plenty of grassland and semi-arid areas.
Why is the west of Britain wetter than the east?
The prevailing westerly winds carry moist air from the Atlantic Ocean, which results in more rainfall on the western side of Britain. As the air rises over the western hills and mountains, it cools and releases moisture in the form of rain. In contrast, the eastern side of Britain is in a rain shadow effect, so it receives less precipitation due to the mountains blocking the incoming moisture.
Do kangaroo paws live in the grasslands?
Yes. The kangaroo paw is native to parts of Western Australia, where the climate is drier than in the east, with plenty of grassland and semi-arid areas.
What effect does El Nino have one Africa?
East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania and the White Nile basin, experiences in the long rains from March to May wetter than normal conditions. There also are drier than normal conditions from December to February in south-central Africa, mainly in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana.
Why Is Penzance Wetter Than Margate?
Because the majority of the UK's weather comes from across the Atlantic ocean. This is usually 'wet' weather - which tends to drop its rain in the western exposed areas such as Penzance, in Cornwall. Margate is in the East - and a lot of its weather comes from the warmer, drier southern Europe.
What was the effect of the Appalachian and the Rocky Mountain on settlement?
they slowed down the first pioneers to get to the other states in the USA and discover them
Why is the north west of great Britain wetter than the south east?
Try google
Why is the climate on the west side of Oregon's Cascade Mountains much wetter than on the east side of the mountain range?
The rain clouds dump there moisture as the cross over the high Cascade mountain range, in the form of rain or snow.
Were is a kangaroo paw located?
The Kangaroo Paw is a native Australian shrub which is found in southwestern Western Australia. It prefers a drier climate than that found in the east. Its habitat is sandy soil in grassland and semi-arid areas.
What is the difference between California and new York?
The biggest difference between California and New York is that they are on different coasts. California is on the west coast which tends to have a much drier and warmer climate than the east coast of New York.
