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but not here.

~lol you fail at answering, no offence. :)

a rain shadow is an area that is dry from lack of rain, due to the area being near a mountain range. the mountain takes the rain instead of it going and watering the area, so these "rain shadows" do not have many trees or plants growing. Take Alberta, in Canada for example. its right next to the mountains, so its climate is dry.

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Can mountains affect climate by creating rain shadows?

Yes, mountains can create rain shadows by blocking the passage of moist air, causing it to rise and release precipitation on one side (windward side) of the mountain. The leeward side, or rain shadow side, receives much less precipitation as the air descends and warms, leading to drier conditions. This can significantly influence the climate of the surrounding areas.


How does a mountain affect climate?

Mountains can affect climate by blocking the movement of air masses, leading to differences in temperature and precipitation on the windward and leeward sides of the mountain. Mountains can also create rain shadows, causing dry conditions on the leeward side. Additionally, mountains can influence local weather patterns and create microclimates at different elevations.


How do Europe's mountain ranges affect the climate?

Europe's mountain ranges, such as the Alps and Pyrenees, act as barriers to air masses, causing variations in climate on either side. They can block warm or cool air, leading to differences in temperature and precipitation patterns. The mountains also influence local wind patterns and contribute to the formation of rain shadows.


How does mountain range affect climate?

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How does the Rain shadows effect climate?

A rain shadow is formed on the lee side of a mountain. Rain clouds hitting the weather-side may cause the rain to fall. As the clouds pass over the mountain, there is little rain left to fall on the lee side. Hence the rain shadow forms as a drier area.

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Can mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows?

Yes, mountains can affect climate by creating rain shadows.


Can mountains affect climate by creating rain shadows?

Yes, mountains can create rain shadows by blocking the passage of moist air, causing it to rise and release precipitation on one side (windward side) of the mountain. The leeward side, or rain shadow side, receives much less precipitation as the air descends and warms, leading to drier conditions. This can significantly influence the climate of the surrounding areas.


How can affect the climate?

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Rain Shadows form on the leeward side of some mountain ranges. The mountains block the flow of moist air and force it to condense and fall as rain on the windward side of the mountain. See the diagram above.


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