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Mountains tend to block rain clouds and produce more rain on the side of the mountain closest to the source of the rain clouds such as the ocean and make it dry on the other side. A good example is the coastal mountains of northmen California, Oregon and Washington. The Western side get a lot a rain and the eastern side is quite dry.
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Can mountains affect climate by creating rain shadows?
Yes, mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows.
What two factors contribute to the formation of mountains?
location and time
Which of the following is not a climate control latitude altitude distance from oceans distance from mountains?
distance from mountains
What affects climate by causing the air to rise?
mountains
How do large bodies of water and mountains affect climate?
duller
What is a mountains climate zone like?
it is like a climate zone in the mountains.
Is the climate of a place determined by only its latitude?
No. Distance from the equator, distance from the sea or other large bodies of water, the presence of mountains, the prevailing winds and many other factors contribute to making up the climate of a place.
How is the climate in coastal Maryland different from the climate in the mountains of Maine?
how is the coastal climate in maryland different than the climate in the mountains of maine
Which country has two highland regions and a large plateau?
Ethiopia is the country that has two highland regions (Simien Mountains and Bale Mountains) and a large plateau (the Ethiopian Highlands). These geographical features contribute to the country's diverse landscape and climate.
Why does Andorra have its climate?
it has mountains
What mountain range has a significant effect on the climate of the US?
The Rocky Mountains have a significant effect on the climate of the US. They act as a barrier to weather systems, causing variations in temperature and precipitation patterns on either side of the range. The Rocky Mountains also contribute to the formation of the Great Plains and influence air circulation patterns in the region.
Can mountains affect climate by creating rain shadows?
Yes, mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows.
Can mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows?
Yes, mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows.
What climate do the great plains east of the rocky mountains have?
Semiarid climate
What is the mountains effect on climate?
bangladesh
What is a giant panda's climate?
mountains
What is the climate in north Asia?
In Northern Asia, the climate is frigid and ranges from forests, to mountains, to tundras. The forests are coniferous, and the mountains are alpine.
