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An area having relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a barrier, such as a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture before reaching it. An area having relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a barrier, such as a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture before reaching it.
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∙ 13y ago2. A rain shadow, is in fact the absence of rain in the region lying in the lee (downwind) of a mountain range.
The air in rising over the mountains will drop much of its moisture on the upwind side of the mountain range.
By analogy with a 'sunlight' shadow.
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∙ 13y agoThe rain shadow effect happens in deserts which are near high hills or mountains.
Moisture bearing clouds are blocked by the mountains so, that deserts can't receive any rain or moisture.
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∙ 13y agoIt rains more on the mountainside where the winds are obstructed and rise upwards. The vapour content in the winds that have crossed the mountain is less.
Vapour holding capacity of these descending winds also increases and hence rains less. Such a region of low rainfall is a rain shadow region.
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∙ 9y agoA rain shadow is a dry area on the lee side of a mountainous area. The mountains block the rainy weather system and causes a 'shadow' of dryness on the other side.
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∙ 14y agohave you ever seen the rain coming down on a sunny day - Creedence clearwater revival
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∙ 14y agowhat is a rain shadow area?
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Can mountains affect climate by creating rain shadows?
Yes, mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows.
Do rain shadows blow in circular belts across Earth?
No. Rain shadows stay in one place: on the downwind sides of mountain ranges.
Do rain shadows have clouds and rain?
Yes. A rain shadow is an area downwind from a mountain range that has less rain than other area, but that does not mean they get no rain.
What are Rain shadows in mountainous areas a result of?
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How do Rain shadows affect your climate?
i don't know what rain shadows are...look it up :) but not here. ~lol you fail at answering, no offence. :) a rain shadow is an area that is dry from lack of rain, due to the area being near a mountain range. the mountain takes the rain instead of it going and watering the area, so these "rain shadows" do not have many trees or plants growing. Take Alberta, in Canada for example. its right next to the mountains, so its climate is dry.
Does mountains affect climate by rain shadows?
Yes it does affect climate by rain shadows :D
Can mountains affect climate by creating rain shadows?
Yes, mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows.
Can mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows?
Yes, mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows.
Do rain shadows blow in circular belts across Earth?
No. Rain shadows stay in one place: on the downwind sides of mountain ranges.
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.
When did Linger in Shadows happen?
Linger in Shadows happened in 2008.
When did Shadows of Cairn happen?
Shadows of Cairn happened in 1994.
When did Shadows of Mordor happen?
Shadows of Mordor happened in 1987.
When did Shadows of the Damned happen?
Shadows of the Damned happened in 2011.
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.
