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What side of a mountain range often has lush plant life?
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Which side of a mountain range often has lush plant life?
The side of the mountain range that faces the wind often has lush plant life. This is because clouds pile up there and drop their moisture before crossing over the mountains, often evaporating as they do so.
What side of a mountain would often have lush plant life?
The windward side.
What side of mountain has lush plant life?
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Is it true that the land on the leeward side of a mountain range is in a range shadow?
It is called a rain shadow, and is true. It can be wetter on the prevailing windward side and drier on the lee side of a mountain range.
What is the mountain range is east of Bakersfield?
The Sierra Nevada mountain range is located east of Bakersfield in California. It is known for its stunning peaks, including Mount Whitney which is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States.
What is a mountain range that runs side by side called?
A mountain range that runs side by side is called a parallel range.
What type of climate is usually found on the leeward side of a mountain range?
Deserts are typically found on the leeward side of a mountain range. On the windward side, there is a lot of vegetation and precipitation.
Why are mountain ranges often natural borders?
Mountain ranges are natural barriers because they are high. That makes it difficult or impossible for various forms of life to cross from one side of a mountain range to the other.
How does a mountain range in the path of prevailing winds affect precipitation in the either Side of mountain?
The prevailing winds will force the clouds to climb when they reach the mountain range. As the clouds rise they drop their moisture. So the windward side of the mountain will get rain, and the leeward side of the mountain will be drier.
On what side of a mountain do deserts often form?
Deserts often form on the leeward side of a mountain.
Which mountain range runs down the western side of South America?
The Andes mountain range runs down the western side of South America, spanning seven countries from Venezuela to Chile. It is the longest continental mountain range in the world.
