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Why are deserts found on the leeward side of the mountian ranges?
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∙ 12y ago
as warm air rises on the windward side of a mountain it cools and all the moisture is released through precipitation. When the air goes down the leeward side it sinks and warms bringing a dry climate, which in many cases could create a desert.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoUpper air flow is typically from west to east in the United States. Mountains block moisture from the Pacific from crossing, causing a rain shadow and deserts then form on the east side of the mountains
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∙ 8y agoThe mountains force the moist air from the ocean to rise where the moisture condenses and falls as rain or snow. The now dry air passes over to the leeward side and forms a rain shadow desert. See the image above.
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∙ 10y agoThe mountains prevent moisture from crossing over. Therefore, deserts form on the leeward side of many mountains.
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∙ 8y agoMountains force the rain to fall on the windward side of mountains leaving the leeward side dry. See the diagram above.
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Are rainshadow deserts often found on the windward sides of mountains in the middle latitudes?
No, rainshadow deserts are on the leeward side of mountains.
What type of climate is usually found on the leeward side of a mountain range?
Deserts are typically found on the leeward side of a mountain range. On the windward side, there is a lot of vegetation and precipitation.
What parts of the world have deserts?
Deserts are found on every continent of the world, including some small patches of semiarid land in Europe. Most deserts are found on the leeward side of mountain ranges. The mountains prevent moisture from moving over the leeward side and, thus, deserts form.
Why are deserts found on the leeward mountain renges?
The mountains act as a barrier to atmospheric moisture from crossin the mountain to the leeward side. The rain falls instead on the windward side forming a rain shadow desert on the leeward side of the mountains.
Where have rain shadows formed deserts?
The rainshadow effect is what creates deserts to the east of mountain ranges in the northern hemisphere. Because our weather systems move basically from west to east, when a storm hits a mountain range the air is forced to rise over the mountain. When air rises, it cools, condenses and most of the moisture falls as rain or snow. By the time the system gets over the mountain there isn't enough moisture left to cause rain, so you get a desert on that side of the mountain.
Are deserts found in Georgia?
There are no deserts found in the state of Georgia.
Are fossils found in deserts?
Yes, fossils are found in deserts.
Are deserts found in every country?
No, deserts are not found in every country.
In what deserts can the aphid be found?
Aphids can be found in all but the coldest of deserts.
Why is water not found in deserts?
Water is found in deserts if a person knows where to look.
What is the name of the deserts found in Tasmania?
Tasmania has no deserts.
What are two deserts found in this region. Where is each located?
what are two deserts found in this region
