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The rain shadow effect causes the windward side of higher elevations to be?
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More moist than the leeward side of the higher elevation. For example, if there was a mountain on the coast, the rain would collect on the windward side, because it is the side facing the direction the wind is coming from. The leeward side, or the side facing the direcion the wind is going, will be drier, due to the lack of ran.
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From higher elevations where does water flow?
down to sea
The rising of regions of the crust of the Earth to higher elevations?
uplift.
Rising of regions of earth crust to higher elevations?
The Uplift
What is the rising of regions of the Earth's crust to higher elevations?
tectonic plates
Is 145 degrees Celsius or 141 Celsius at a higher elevation?
In general, temperatures decrease at higher elevations.
Does water evaporate faster at sea level as to higher elevations?
Water evaporate faster at higher elevations.
does a mountain get hotter or colder as you go up?
Most often, the air at higher elevations is cooler than the air at lower elevations. The act of your climbing the mountain has no effect on it.
Can higher elevations affect people?
Yes, it can effect breathing, making the air thinner, and harder to inhale.
How do mountain barriers impact climate?
Mountain barriers can have a significant impact on climate. They act as barriers to the flow of air masses, causing the air to rise and cool. This leads to the formation of clouds and precipitation on the windward side of the mountains. On the leeward side, a rain shadow effect occurs, resulting in drier conditions. Mountains can also affect temperature patterns, as higher elevations are generally colder than lower elevations.
Why does it take food longer to cook at higher elevations?
At higher elevations the boiling point is lower.
Are Alaska's elevations higher than Florida's elevations?
yes
Would you expect to have a longer or shorter cooking time at a high elevation?
Longer. The higher elevation causes the boiling point to decrease. Cook longer at higher elevations.
Is the windward mountain side dry?
Actually the windward side has higher precipitation, the leeward side is a drier place
Which part of North America has higher elevations the northwest or the southeast?
The northwest has a higher land elevation than the southeast.
How do climates a higher elevations tend to compare with climates a lower elevations?
Climates at higher elevations tend to be cooler and have lower average temperatures compared to lower elevations. This is because as you go higher in elevation, the air pressure decreases, leading to a drop in temperature. Higher elevations also usually receive more precipitation, as the air cools and condenses more readily. Additionally, higher elevations often have more variable weather patterns and experience stronger winds.
What is the atmosphere like in higher elevations?
The air is thinner than air in lower elevations.
Are elevations higher in Florida or Colorado?
Colorado is higher then Florida
