What kind of weather do mountains get?

Answer 1

Weather on a mountain is usually colder due to the higher elevations. The density of air particles in the mountains is lower than locations at sea level. In addition, depending on the side of a mountain you are on, the rain shadow effect can create wet conditions on the windward side of the mountain and dry conditions on the leeward side.

Mountain weather conditions can change dramatically from one hour to the next. For example, in just a few minutes a thunder storm can roll in when the sky was perfectly clear, and in just a few hours the temperatures can drop from extremely hot temperatures to temperatures that are below freezing.

Answer 2

People as well as plants have adapted to mountain life. The South American Uru tribe have larger hearts and lungs to breathe the thin air at high altitudes. Mountaineers use tanks of oxygen to help them breathe.

Mountains have many other uses. Climbers and tourists visit them for the scenery. Farmers graze their animals on them. Water authorities make reservoirs and pump the water to towns and cities. Forestry companies grow coniferous forests and harvest wood on them.

Answer 3

Weather on a mountain is usually colder since the elevation is higher. It is also very windy and snowy. Avalanches are a constant threat.

Answer 4

The mountain kind