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What word is used to describe the side of a mountain that faces the prevailing winds?
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∙ 16y ago
The windward side. Windward, the direction from which the wind is blowing; facing the wind. as opposed t leeward which is aka wind shadow, where air is not able to move material and allows it to accumulate and build up, think sand dune.
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Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances?
prevailing winds
The energy that creates surface ocean currents comes from prevailing winds?
True
What are the 6 major wind belts?
trade winds , prevailing westerlies, polar westerlies,doldrums
A word meaning toward the wind?
alee, means toward the wind.
Clouds release moisture on what side of the mountain?
The windward side of a mountain tends to have winds ascending it which leads to expansion in the air, a drop in temperature, cooling ,rise in relative humidity and condensation. The water vapor gets carried by the wind and leads to cloud formation and rainfall.
Used to describe the side of a mountain that faces the prevailing winds?
windward
Mountain sheltered from prevailing winds is?
WINDWARD
What is Influenced by prevailing winds mountain ranges and season winds?
The weather.Precipitation
Which of these is effected by mountain ranges and prevailing winds?
The distribution of precipitation and temperature is affected by mountain ranges and prevailing winds. Mountains can block the movement of air masses, causing rain shadows and influencing local climate patterns. Prevailing winds can transport moisture and heat to different regions, affecting weather patterns and ecosystem dynamics.
What is effected by mountain ranges and prevailing winds?
farts
What are 3 factors that affect precipitation?
prevailing winds mountain range seasonal winds
What is most effected by mountain ranges and prevailing winds?
farts
What affects precipitation?
Prevailing winds. Mountain ranges. Distance from bodies of water. Seasonal winds. (:
How does a mountain range in the path of prevailing winds affect precipitation in the either Side of mountain?
The prevailing winds will force the clouds to climb when they reach the mountain range. As the clouds rise they drop their moisture. So the windward side of the mountain will get rain, and the leeward side of the mountain will be drier.
How does a mountain range in the path of prevailing winds affect precipitation on either side of mountains?
The prevailing winds will force the clouds to climb when they reach the mountain range. As the clouds rise they drop their moisture. So the windward side of the mountain will get rain, and the leeward side of the mountain will be drier.
The name for the wind that blows constantly from the same direction?
It's prevailing Winds
How does a mountain range in the path of prevailing winds affect precipation on either side of the mountain?
it affect from the sun of the earth
