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The leeward side of a mountain or anything else is warm and dry.
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Why is the leeward slope of a mountain dry?
Because the air moving down the leeward slope is dry.
Why dry climates often exist on the leeward side of mountain ranges adn in the horse latitudes?
because the leeward side of a mountain doesn't get any rain like on the westward side, also air drops in horse latitudes, and when air drops it causes a dry climate
On the windward side of the mountain you would expect what?
The windward side of the mountain has most of the precipitation. This happens because it gets colder the higher you go. As the air cools off, it reaches its dew point temperature,and the moisture in the air condenses to form clouds, and eventually rain, or snow.
Where is a leeward coast?
Leeward is the side down wind at any given time. The East Coast would be leeward.
Is Tokyo on leeward or windward side?
Tokyo is in leeward slope.
Why is the leeward slope of a mountain dry?
Because the air moving down the leeward slope is dry.
What are the leeward sides of the Hawaiian islands often very?
Leeward is usually very dry
What is the dry region on the leeward side of a mountain called?
The dry side
Why is it dry on the leeward side of a mountain?
rain shadow
The dry warm mountainous area is the?
Leeward Slopes
What are dry areas on the leeward slopes called?
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Why does the leeward side of a range have a dry climate?
As air moves from the windward side to the leeward side, it loses moisture.
Why does the leeward side of the range have a dry climate?
As air moves from the windward side to the leeward side, it loses moisture.
What is the dry patch called on the leeward side of a hill?
The dry area on the side of a mountain is called the leeward side. This is normally the area where deserts and steppes begin to form.
A dry warm mountainous area is called?
leeward slopes
What type of climate is expected on the leeward side of the mountain range?
Dry.
What type of climate is expected on the leeward side of he mountain range?
Dry.
