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As moisture carrying air rises to go over a mountain, it cools. When the air cools sufficiently, it can no longer carry along as much moisture, and this moisture will then fall as rain. If the mountain is still higher, the air cools even further as it goes higher to get 'over the mountain'. If the air cools sufficiently, even more moisture is removed due to the decreased carrying capacity of cold air over warm air, and this leads to snow!
The following is an example of how the tallest mountains in the world 'The Himalayas ', influence rainfall and snowfall
The Himalayas have a profound effect on the climate of the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan plateau. They prevent frigid, dry Arctic winds blowing south into the subcontinent, which keeps South Asia much warmer than corresponding temperate regions in the other continents. It also forms a barrier for the monsoon winds, keeping them from traveling northwards, and causing heavy rainfall in the Terai region. The Himalayas are also believed to play an important part in the formation of Central Asian deserts, such as the Taklamakan and Gobi.
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Why do the Cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall?
The cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall because they are near the coast of England so the water evaporates when it is warm and as it gets closer to the mountains it condenses and turn into clouds the rain mostly falls on one side of the mountain and less on the other this type of rainfall is called relief rainfall
Which of the following would have the greatest influence on soil formation?
Rainfall. : ) Hope it helps.
In India due to the influence of retreating monsoon rainfall occurs where?
Northern circars coast
Where do water erosions usually occur?
Water erosion occurs wherever there is water: high in the mountains, or on the coast. It occurs mostly by rivers and on beaches, but occurs on a smaller scale with gulley erosion and others caused by rainfall.
What is the high and low rainfall in a tundra?
the highest is 20cm or 5cm.
One reason that trees rarely grow at the top of high mountains is that high mountains peaks?
because, often receive a large amount of rainfall
Were in the UK gets the most snow?
In Scotland you get the most rainfall because of all the high mountains.
Does gabon have low rainfall or high rainfall?
high rainfalll
Which type of rainfall is caused by mountains in the way?
Rainfall in mountain areas is called: Orographic rainfall.
Why do the Cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall?
The cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall because they are near the coast of England so the water evaporates when it is warm and as it gets closer to the mountains it condenses and turn into clouds the rain mostly falls on one side of the mountain and less on the other this type of rainfall is called relief rainfall
What is the average annual rainfall in Forks Washington the home of Bella?
The average annual rainfall in Forks, Washington is around 120 inches. It is known for its high rainfall levels due to its location in the Pacific Northwest and proximity to the Olympic Mountains.
How does the amount of rainfall influence the plants in an ecosystem?
that will be the producers
How do canyons mountains and cliffs usually change after the amount of the rainfall dramatically increases?
When rainfall increases erosion increases, wearing away the mountains and cliffs and filling in the canyons with the products of erosion.
How are mountains used in agriculture?
Mountains are very useful in agriculture because they bring relief rainfall on the windward side.
What things are not man made?
Rain Rainfall Mountains Volcano Rivers
What is the major crop of the world that needs high humidity and high rainfall?
Rice is the major crop of the world that needs high humidity and high rainfall.
What parts of north Africa receive the most rainfall?
The coastal regions of North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Algeria, receive the most rainfall due to the influence of the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, the mountainous areas such as the Atlas Mountains also receive higher amounts of precipitation compared to the surrounding arid regions.
