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Why is the climate relatively dry on the downwind side of most mountain ranges?
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Rising air loses moisture as rain.
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What effect does a rain shadow have on climate?
The rain shadow effect produces dry climates in areas downwind from mountain ranges.
Downwind of large mountain ranges there is less precipitation this drier zone is called?
Rain Shadow
How does mountain range affect climate?
can be ranges
How does the pressure of mountain ranges influence climate?
the answer is tha pressure of the mountain ranges or low land is minus it is 7 degreee
Do rain shadows blow in circular belts across Earth?
No. Rain shadows stay in one place: on the downwind sides of mountain ranges.
What effect does a rain shadow have on climate?
The rain shadow effect produces dry climates in areas downwind from mountain ranges.
How does mountain ranges affect the climate?
can be ranges
Downwind of large mountain ranges there is less precipitation this drier zone is called?
Rain Shadow
The rain shadow effect has its greatest influence on the climate of Los Angeles?
Not really. Some areas in town that are downwind of the larger mountains get some mild rainshadow effect but the real rain shadows are further inland in the desert, East of or downwind of the major mountain ranges.
What influences do mountain ranges have on climate?
Swayanah
How does mountain range affect climate?
can be ranges
How do the mountain ranges of Europe affect their climate?
Mountain ranges usually have a cold climate in its surrounding areas. They also help diminish winds coming in from the seas.
How does the pressure of mountain ranges influence climate?
the answer is tha pressure of the mountain ranges or low land is minus it is 7 degreee
Do rain shadows blow in circular belts across Earth?
No. Rain shadows stay in one place: on the downwind sides of mountain ranges.
What is the climate like in the west?
in the west the climate is very hot and there are a lot of mountain ranges
What Mountain ranges are near Pensacola?
In all honesty, Pensacola is on the gulf coast, is relatively flat, and has no mountain ranges within hundreds of miles.
What is the climate on the windward side of coastal mountain ranges?
hot and dry
