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The mountains themselves act as a barrier to their opposite slopes. In other words, the clouds cannot get to the other side of the mountain because the mountain is blocking its path.

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Does the heaviest precipitation fall on the western or eastern slopes of the Cascades?

I believe that would depend on the predominant direction of the wind.


Why are the eastern sides of the Hawaiian islands wetter than the western sides?

The prevailing winds in Hawaii are from the east. Winds arriving from that direction have accumulated a large burden of water as they blow across the open ocean. As they reach the islands the air hits the mountains and must rise. That causes the temperature to fall and water to condense out as rain. By the time the same air reaches the western sides of the islands it has lost much of that water, and has dropped down from the mountains, becoming warmer and thus reducing its relative humidity. As a result the east gets much more rain than the western side.


Why are western provinces unharmed by acid rain?

Western provinces in North America are generally unharmed by acid rain because the prevailing winds tend to carry pollutants eastward from industrial regions. As a result, the acidic rain tends to fall primarily on the eastern side of the continent, sparing the western provinces from its harmful effects. Geographical factors, such as mountain ranges, can also block the transport of pollutants westward.


Name a large waterfall in western new york?

Niagara Falls is a large waterfall in western New York. It is located on the border between the United States and Canada, with the majority of the falls on the American side.


What type of rocks fall off mountains?

Rocks that fall off mountains are typically loose, unconsolidated rocks such as scree or talus. These rocks can become dislodged due to factors like weathering, erosion, seismic activity, or human interference, posing a risk to hikers and climbers.

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Does the heaviest precipitation fall on the western or eastern slopes of the Cascades?

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