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Why is the climate on the west side of Oregon's Cascade Mountains much wetter than on the east side of the mountain range?
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∙ 12y ago
The rain clouds dump there moisture as the cross over the high Cascade mountain range, in the form of rain or snow.
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Describe the effect that air masses can have on climate and give an example?
Air masses affect climate in the same way mountains or mountain barriers do.
How do oceans and mountains affect climate?
When you live near mountains, it is very windy at the bottom of the mountain,when the wind is coming from the direction of the mountain. It is the downdraft that makes it not pleasant, especially in the north where there are no trees. The snow is blowing and becomes whiteout.
How do mountains and plateaus affect the climate?
mountains affect the make one side of the mountain drier because the winds push the moist air up the mountain and when it comes back down its dry. Also called Shadow Rain.
What is The climate on the ocean side of a mountain?
is the climate on the ocean side of a mountain dry
How does the climate on the leeward side of a mountain differ from the climate on the windward side of a mountain?
The climate on the leeward side of a mountain differs from that on the windward side mostly in
What is the climate of the Andes mountains?
Mountain-ey?
Slogans for blueridge mountains?
save mountain save climate
Why are mountain slopes cut Into mountain terraces?
i think it is because Indonesians climate and mountains are a bit different to normal climates and mountains
Why are Indonesian mountain slopes cut into mountain terraces?
i think it is because Indonesians climate and mountains are a bit different to normal climates and mountains
What type of climate is there in regions near mountain?
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What mountain range effect the climate in western Mexico?
The Andes mountains .
What is the climate of the innuitian mountains?
The climate of Innuitian mountain is... They are part of the Arctic Cordillera and are largely unexplored, due to the hostile climate.
Does Switzerland have rainforests?
No. Switzerland has a temperate climate in the lowlands, and a mountain climate with glaciers in the mountains. Definitely no rainforests.
What mountain range effects the climate in eastern Mexico?
the Sierra Madre mountains
What are some areas where mountain barriers might be a factor affecting the climate in Southwest Asia?
Two of the main areas that mountain barriers might affect the climate are in Iran and Turkey. In Southwest Asia the climate is mostly arid, but looking in certain parts of Iran where the Elburz Mountains are located the climate there seems to be Mediterranean. Also along the barrier of the Zagros Mountains the climate is Semiarid and Mediterranean. Then in Turkey where the Pontic Mountains are located the climate is then again Mediterranean.
Describe the effect that air masses can have on climate and give an example?
Air masses affect climate in the same way mountains or mountain barriers do.
What is the climate in the mountain and basin?
The climate in the Texas mountains and basins is very dry about 8-10 in rain and hot summers and cold winters
