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What happens on the windward side of a mountain?
the windward side gets lot of rainfall
Which side of the mountain is considered windward?
It is the sloped side of a mountain that is colder and gets more rain. Why? Because the leeward side is the opposite of the windward side and is also dryer because when the clouds climb the mountain range (windward side) they loses all their water so there is none left for the leeward side.
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.
If winds blow against a mountain from the south than on which slope would you expect to find the least precipitation?
You would typically expect to find the least precipitation on the leeward side, which is the side opposite to the direction of the wind. In this case, it would be the northern slope of the mountain. As the air rises over the mountain, it cools and releases moisture on the windward side, leaving less moisture to fall on the leeward side. This phenomenon is known as the rain shadow effect.
What is the definition of windward?
The side of a mountain or hill facing the wind.
What side of mountain has lush plant life?
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If wind blows against a mountain from the south side then on which slope would you expect to find the precipitation?
You would expect to find the precipitation on the windward slope, which in this case would be the south side of the mountain. As the air rises and cools when it hits the mountain, it reaches its dew point and condenses into precipitation. This leaves the leeward side, or the north side in this scenario, in a rain shadow with less precipitation.
What happens on the windward side of a mountain?
the windward side gets lot of rainfall
The climate on the leeward side of the mountain differs from that on the windward side mostly in?
the answer would be polar
What side of a mountain would often have lush plant life?
The windward side.
Which side of the mountain is considered windward?
It is the sloped side of a mountain that is colder and gets more rain. Why? Because the leeward side is the opposite of the windward side and is also dryer because when the clouds climb the mountain range (windward side) they loses all their water so there is none left for the leeward side.
What is the side of the mountain that exposed to weather?
The Windward side
Is the windward mountain side dry?
Actually the windward side has higher precipitation, the leeward side is a drier place
What is the side of the mountain facing the wind?
The side of a mountain facing away from wind is the leeward, drier side, called the rain shadow.Leeward SlopesThe sheltered side of a mountain is known as the 'lee' side, or leeward slopes.The leeward side of a mountain has very little wind and a dry climate. This is called the mountain's rain shadow. In the northern hemisphere, this is usually the eastern side of the mountain. Leeward means the side which the wind doesn't blow on. The opposite is windward, which is the side of the mountain that the wind blows against.Its the Rain Shadow.
Which side of a mountain is cooler windward or leeward?
leeward
Why does the windward side of the mountain have a wet climate?
As moist air is pushed up the windward side of a mountain, it cools and condenses, leading to cloud formation and precipitation. This process, known as orographic lift, causes wetter conditions on the windward side of a mountain.
What side of the mountain is always wet?
The wet side of the mountain is called the windward side. The dry side of the mountain is called the leeward side.
