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What effect takes place when mountains block precipitation from falling in an area?
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How do fault block mountains effect people?
westley but face hot y
What is a example of a fault-block mountain?
the Himalayasi need a example of fault block mountains(The himalayas are NOT fault block mountains , they are fold mountains.)
Are the Teton mountains fault block mountains?
yes they are.
How are block mountains formed?
When land is pushed upbetween two fault lines, block mountains are formed
Why do mountains affect rainfall within a climate zone?
When warm moist winds blow inland from the ocean toward a coastal mountain range the winds are forced upward over the mountains as these warm winds rise the air cools and the moisture falls out as precipitation. This is called orographic precipitation, or orographically-enhanced precipitation.On the other side of the mountain, the air descends and warms, drying it out as the precipitation ends. This side of the mountain can be markedly dryer, and is called the Rain Shadow.
How do landforms effect the weather?
sometimes mountains can block clouds and wind from forming
How do fault block mountains effect people?
westley but face hot y
How does weather affect a mountain?
Because mountains are a barrier for moving air. They block the wind. No: The mountains make air rise, cooling it and making precipitation (Rain & snow) more likely. Air currents are disrupted causing local variation in air pressure which also has an effect on the liklihood of more rain, or if the range is higher or more substantial, snow.
Why are desert areas often found on the inland slopes of coastal mountain?
Desert areas often form on the inland slopes of coastal mountains because the mountains block the moisture-laden air from reaching the leeward side, creating a rain shadow effect. This lack of moisture leads to dry conditions and lower precipitation, which are characteristic of deserts.
Different kinds of mountain?
Fold Mountains (Folded Mountains)Fault-block Mountains (Block Mountains)Dome MountainsVolcanic MountainsPlateau Mountains
What is a example of a fault-block mountain?
the Himalayasi need a example of fault block mountains(The himalayas are NOT fault block mountains , they are fold mountains.)
How do mountains effect rainfalls?
A rain shadow is a dry area on the mountains facing away from the direction of the wind. The mountains block the passage of rain producing weather systems, casting a "shadow" of dryness behind them.
Are the sierra Nevada mountains folded mountains?
nope fault block
What types of mountains are the Cascades domed or fault block?
Fault-block mountains
What types of mountains are formed by volcanic activity?
Volcanic activity can form fold mountains or block mountains. Fold mountains are formed when tectonic plates collide. Block mountains are formed when fault block shifts.
What two types of mountains form by volcanic activity?
Volcanic activity can form fold mountains or block mountains. Fold mountains are formed when tectonic plates collide. Block mountains are formed when fault block shifts.
Is the Rocky Mountains a fault block mountains?
Yes they are.
