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Mountains block moisture from crossing into the leeward side, forcing most rain to fall on the windward side of the mountain. The leeward side is considered as a desert.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoYes, many deserts are formed in rain shadows where mountain ranges prevent moisture from reaching the leeward side.
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Where is the rainshadow desert in West Virgina?
There are no deserts in West Virginia.
What desert can be found in south America?
The major desert in South America is the Atacama desert located in the rainshadow of the Andes mountains.
Are deserts which are isolated from moisture by mountain ranges termed rainshadow deserts?
Yes, they are called rainshadow deserts because the mountains prevent atmospheric moisture from coming into the desert.
What is the state with the driest desert in US?
The Mojave Desert of California is the driest desert in the United States. The Mojave Desert lies in the rainshadow of the Coast Ranges and receives an average annual precipitation of 5 inches.
What results in the formation of desert pavement?
Deflation results in the formation of desert pavement.
Does deposition result in the formation of desert pavement?
No, deflation results in the formation of desert pavement.
What is a high latitude desert?
A region in the upper latitudes that receive under 25 cm of precipitation a year.
What causes the Mojave Desert to rarely receive rainfall?
The Mojave Desert is in the rainshadow of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is also at a latitude that is generally under high atmospheric pressure that suppresses thunderstorm development.
When was The Multiple Effects of Rainshadow created?
The Multiple Effects of Rainshadow was created in 1996.
What is rainshadow?
A rain shadow is located on an area on a mountain that is dry. In this area, the formation of the lee side of the mountain stops rain from producing with a shadow causing dryness.
How many pages does The Multiple Effects of Rainshadow have?
The Multiple Effects of Rainshadow has 296 pages.
Are rainshadow deserts often found on the windward sides of mountains in the middle latitudes?
No, rainshadow deserts are on the leeward side of mountains.
