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As the clouds move into a mountain range, they must do one of two things: either they hit the mountain and become fog or stop where they are, or they go higher as the weather tries to push them over.
But if they go over, they encounter much thinner air than say on the plains or at sea level. So, there cannot be as much water held in the air as at those lower altitudes. The water has to go somewhere, and when gravity is the only factor, that water goes downwards as rain.
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How can a forest grow on a mountain that is surrounded by a desert?
Mountains, even when surrounded by desert, usually receive more rainfall than the surrounding desert and are able to support more plant life.
Why does Mwasynram receive the highest rainfall in the world?
Mawsynram lies in the northeastern part of India and it lies on the 'Windward' side of the Himalayan mountains so it receives the highest rainfall in the world as compared to the other parts of the world.
Why do the Cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall?
The cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall because they are near the coast of England so the water evaporates when it is warm and as it gets closer to the mountains it condenses and turn into clouds the rain mostly falls on one side of the mountain and less on the other this type of rainfall is called relief rainfall
How much rainfall does the Central Plateau receive?
medium
Why rajasthan does not receive rainfall?
Rajasthan do not recieve rainfall in monsoon because Aravali Range is situated parallel to monsoon winds and hence winds do not strike with aravali and not bring rainfall.
Why Windward sides of mountains receive more rainfall than the leeward sides?
because one side is cooler than the other
In Europe the areas that are west of mountains receive?
Heavy rainfall, if that's what you meant.
How can a forest grow on a mountain that is surrounded by a desert?
Mountains, even when surrounded by desert, usually receive more rainfall than the surrounding desert and are able to support more plant life.
One reason that trees rarely grow at the top of high mountains is that high mountains peaks?
because, often receive a large amount of rainfall
What regions receive more rainfall?
irrigated fields and areas
Why does January receive the most rainfall?
It depends on what city you live in. In London or Seattle there might be more rainfall, but most rainfall usually occurs in the spring.
Which of the African country's receive the least rainfall?
Ghana,Egypt. ............................. many more.......
Why high latitudes will receive more rainfall while some tropical regions will be drier than before?
It receive high rainfall because it is nearest to sun rays this is from agriculture subject.
Why does Mwasynram receive the highest rainfall in the world?
Mawsynram lies in the northeastern part of India and it lies on the 'Windward' side of the Himalayan mountains so it receives the highest rainfall in the world as compared to the other parts of the world.
How does climate affect relief?
Mountains affect climate as mountains receive more rainfall than lower lying areas because the temperatures on top of the mountains are lower that the temperatures at sea level. This is why snow on the peak of mountains can be seen all year round. As altitude increases, air becomes thinner and is less able to absorb and retain heat.
Where does more rainfall occur on the eastern coast or on the western coast of the U.A.E?
the eastern coast gets more rainfall because of its tall mountains which turn water vapour to droplets of rain.
What areas that receive more rainfall than deserts?
Grasslands, rainforests, the taiga, savanna and some other biomes receive more precipitation than the desert.
