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As a simple example: a tall mountain near the sea. The prevailing wind off the sea carries a lot of rain water. On reaching the mountain, and in order to rise over the mountain, the clouds tend to rise meeting colder air at the higher altitudes. This means that it will rain, as cold air can't contain much water vapour. So the rain mainly falls on the side of the mountain facing the sea. Once over the mountain, there is very little rain left. So, on the side of the mountain away from the sea, a rain shadow is formed and very little rain will fall in the area of the shadow.
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Does mountains affect climate by rain shadows?
Yes it does affect climate by rain shadows :D
Can mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows?
Yes, mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows.
Where do rain shadows form?
Rain Shadows form on the leeward side of some mountain ranges. The mountains block the flow of moist air and force it to condense and fall as rain on the windward side of the mountain. See the diagram above.
Are deserts often located in rain shadows?
Yes, many deserts are located in rain shadows. The deserts of North America as well as the Atacama Desert of South America are rain shadow deserts.
Does the rain shadow effect cause natural desert formation?
Yes, the Sonoran Desert is a rain shadow desert. The Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico blocks most moisture from reaching the area.
Are clouds most likely to form in rain shadows?
No.
How can humans effect rain shadows?
A rain shadow is a natural phenomenon over which man has no control.
Do rain shadows have clouds and rain?
Rain shadows occur when moist air rises over a mountain, causing precipitation on one side, leaving little moisture to the other side, resulting in a drier area called a rain shadow. While rain shadows can have clouds, they typically have minimal precipitation, so they receive less rain compared to the windward side of the mountain.
What mountains in the Andes in Argentina cause rain shadows?
the rain smell stank cause that what made the shadow
Do rain shadows have clouds or winds?
Yes, they have both winds and rains.
Do rain shadows blow in circular belts across Earth?
No, rain shadows are areas of decreased precipitation on the leeward side of mountains due to the blocking of moisture by the mountains. They do not blow in circular belts across the Earth; rather, they are localized phenomena influenced by the geography of the area.
Are shadows used for torture?
shadows do not exist
