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Why is the windward side of a mountain wetter and greener then the leeward side?
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Winds blow clouds towards the windward side of mountains. The clouds are forced to rise and have to release their water as rain or snow. This makes the windward side of mountains wetter and greener.
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How does a mountain range in the path of prevailing winds affect precipitation on either side of the mountains?
The prevailing winds will force the clouds to climb when they reach the mountain range. As the clouds rise they drop their moisture. So the windward side of the mountain will get rain, and the leeward side of the mountain will be drier.
Is it true that the land on the leeward side of a mountain range is in a range shadow?
It is called a rain shadow, and is true. It can be wetter on the prevailing windward side and drier on the lee side of a mountain range.
What is rainier windward or leeward?
The difference is that windward gets more rain, is wetter, and is the side of the mountain that is closest to the ocean. On the other hand the leeward is the farthest from shore and is drier but still gets rain.
Is the climate wetter or dryer during an ice age?
Drier.
What happens to the tides when you get closer to the equator?
They get warm
How does a mountain range in the path of prevailing winds affect precipitation on either side of the mountains?
The prevailing winds will force the clouds to climb when they reach the mountain range. As the clouds rise they drop their moisture. So the windward side of the mountain will get rain, and the leeward side of the mountain will be drier.
Is it true that the land on the leeward side of a mountain range is in a range shadow?
It is called a rain shadow, and is true. It can be wetter on the prevailing windward side and drier on the lee side of a mountain range.
What is rainier windward or leeward?
The difference is that windward gets more rain, is wetter, and is the side of the mountain that is closest to the ocean. On the other hand the leeward is the farthest from shore and is drier but still gets rain.
Does precipitation fall on the leeward side of mountains?
the windward slope is wetter. the leeward slope is drier. source: geosystems sixth edition by christopherson, page 213 by: josephine
How do people who study weather use geography?
To study and describe weather you have to use geography, because weather doesn't happen in isolation. Weather is rain falling on the mountains, or the plains, or the oceans. You always say where it is. Geography also affects the weather. A range of hills means that clouds approaching them are forced to rise. Rising clouds usually drop their rain, which is why the windward sides of mountains are usually wetter than the leeward sides.
Why are mountains colder and wetter than the coast?
they are colder because of the altitude, I'm not sure if they are wetter, but clouds are being blown against the mountain where they will cool down and become rain.
What gets wetter and wetter as it dries?
A towel gets wetter and wetter as it dries.
What mountain ranges divide the colder wetter part of northern Europe from the sunnier Southern part?
The Carpathians, the Alps, and the Pyrenees.
What get wetter and wetter and it dry?
A towel
What is the difference between the air at the bottom of a mountain then the air at the top of a mountain?
From what I recall, the air at the bottom of a mountain is usually warmer, wetter, and more oxygenated. The air at the top gets less of these three depending on as high up as you go.
Are goodnites absorbent?
it depends on if ur a heavy wetter or a light wetter, i think for the light wetter they are really absorbent but for the heavy wetter they leak so for the heavy wetter i would suggest underjams
Who sings wetter?
Twista sings wetter
