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I assume you are referring to a rain shadow desert but your question makes little sense as written. A rain shadow desert forms when a mountain range blocks the flow of moisture from reaching the interior of a continent. It forces the ran to fall on the windward side of the mountains and little moisture is able to cross the mountains to the leeward side. See the diagram above.
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∙ 12y agoThe leeward slope of the mountain experience a dry climate because the air moving down the the leeward slope holds too much water vapor.
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Would the north facing slope of a mountain in South Africa will receive more radiation than the south facing slope?
I don't know, and I don't care. Yes
Why are large scree slopes found under cliffs and mountainous areas?
A scree slope is caused by weather erosion breaking off pieces of rock from the cliff and mountain-side.
What causes mass wasting?
Mass wasting is caused when there are loose rocks and soil on a mountain, then somthing moves it. Then it all falls down the mountain causing a landslide. Denver Simmons
Is Cape Town on a slope?
No. Cape Town the metropole is mostly flat. The Table Mountain, Constantiaberg and Tygerberg mountain ranges have some suburbs along their foothill edges with great views of the rest of the city. The main business district is in the City Bowl, surrounded by Table Mountain on one side, Signal Hill on another, Table Bay ocean on the third. On the remaining side, the City Bowl opens out on to the Cape Flats where the majority of the suburbs are located. The Cape Flats used to be an ancient sea bed that is now above the sea level. It is mostly sandy dunes, but is definitely not on a slope. The only "slopes" could be the suburbs that are along the mountains. They are by far the most expensive areas because of their great views of the rest of the city. I would estimate that 80% or more of Cape Town would be described as flat, not on a slope. http://mappery.com/maps/Capetown-Tourist-Map.jpg
What is subthreshold slope for mosfet?
what is subthreshold swing
Why is the leeward slope of a mountain dry?
Because the air moving down the leeward slope is dry.
What is the leeward slope of a dune called?
A leeward slope is on the opposite side of a mountain, opposite to where the wind is blowing. For example, wind is blowing from north to south to a mountain, and the south side of the mountain would be the leeward slope.
Is Tokyo on leeward or windward side?
Tokyo is in leeward slope.
The effect of air losing moisture as it rises up a mountain slope resulting in significant precipitation on the windward side and very little precipitation on the leeward side is known as the?
THE LEEWARD SIDE IS HOTTER
What part of the mountain can a person experience the coolest air temperature?
.....A person can experience the coolest air temperature in a mountain, when he/she is on the left slope.......
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.
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
Is erosion control the same on a leeward slope as on windward side?
yes
The leeward slope of a sand dune is also known as the?
The leeward side of a dune is shorter and called the slip face. Dunes often serve an important purpose in protecting land from storm waves.
Side of a mountain or hill?
The slope.
What mountain is The Slippery Slope on?
It is on the Mortmain Mountains.
