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Which side of the coast mountains of british Columbia is the dry side?
its the west side.The east is the dry side on the West Coast.
What is the name of one of oregons mountains?
The mountains on the east side of the state are the Blue Mountains. In the West are the Cascades and the mountains along the coast are the Coast Range
Why is southern California dry even though it is on the coast at the windward side of a mountain range?
Southern California is very dry because there is very little rain fall. This is because the mountains block precipitation.
What is the rain shadow?
the dry area on th inland side of coastal mountains
Is the Peruvian coast very dry?
Due to the rain shadow caused by the Andes Mountains, the coast of Peru is mostly desert - the Atacama and Sechura.Due to the rain shadow caused by the Andes Mountains, the coast of Peru is mostly desert - the Atacama and Sechura.
What type of environment is directly east of the mountains?
Arid to desert. This is in the rain shadow, so all the rain falls on the west side of the mountains and very dry conditions ensue on the east side of the mountains.
Do the rocky mountains run along the west coast or east?
The Rocky Mountains are on the west side of the US.
How does the shape of New Zealand effect its climate?
Mountains line the West Coast from the North Island to the South Island. West Coast remains Wet and leaves the East Coast prodominantly Dry and Warm.
How does the physical environment of coastal Texas compare with that of the mountains and basins region?
it only has dry dessert the coast has grass and hills
How does the physical environment of coastal Texas compare with that of mountains and basins region?
it only has dry dessert the coast has grass and hills
What is a bergwind?
A bergwind is a term used in South Africa for a hot dry wind in South Africa blowing from the mountains to the coast.
Why is air often dry on the west side of a mountain?
The mountains are so high it shades the wind
