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How do the western Rocky Mountains affect climate and vegetation in the you us and Canada?
The western Rocky Mountains create a significant climatic barrier in both the U.S. and Canada, influencing weather patterns and vegetation. As moist air masses move eastward, they encounter the mountains, leading to orographic lifting and resulting in heavy precipitation on the western slopes, while the eastern slopes experience a rain shadow effect, resulting in drier conditions. This variation in moisture levels fosters diverse ecosystems: lush forests thrive on the western side, while the eastern side supports grasslands and more arid vegetation. Consequently, the Rockies contribute to distinct climatic zones and biodiversity across the region.
Why western part of rajasthan receives less rainfall?
The western side of the mighty Indian Western Ghats rise majestically to over 2500 meters above mean sea level to capture the moisture laden trade winds that blow annually once over the India sub-continent. The location of these mountain ranges is such that the South-West Monsoon that break over the southern most tip of the peninsula during the last week of May, block the winds and they steadily rise against the mountain to condense rapidly and give copious rains on the western side. Consequently the eastern side is typically known as the rain shadow region, except those regions that lie close to the natural passes or gaps in these ranges. reghuram.p@gmail.com
What is the vegetation found in tropical evergreen forests?
they are found in hot and wet regions. in india they are found on the rainy slopes of the western ghats, the hills of north east India and in the andaman and nicobar islands. the state in which tropical forests are found is Madhya Pradesh
The extent of the peninsular plateau?
The Deccan plateau is a triangular landmass that lies to the south of the river Narmada.The Deccan plateau is higher in the west and slopes gently eastwards. It is separated by fault from the Chotanagpur plateau.The western Ghats forms its western boundary and theEastern Ghats forms its eastern boundary. The Deccan Plateau lies south of the Indo-Gangetic plain.
What material makes the seafloor?
Away from the continental slopes, the ocean floor crust is basalt. That is generally covered by silt, though there are areas of bare rock
Why have the western slopes of the western Ghats covered with thick forests and not eastern slopes?
i also think that westrn slopes recieve high rainfall than eastern slopes
Why have the western slopes of the western ghats covered with thick forests and not the eastern slope?
It's because the western slopes get much heavier rainfall than the eastern slopes. Moisture-laden air moves eastwards across the Western Ghats during monsoon season. The elevation of the region forces most of the moisture out of the air on the western side. By the time the air reaches the eastern side, it is dry; thus, the eastern slopes lie in the region's rain shadow.
What are the names of the mountains whose western slopes are in Tajikistan and whose eastern slopes are in China?
The Pamirs.
How does the moist air from the pacific affect the cordilleras' eastern and western slopes?
The moist air from the Pacific Ocean brings heavy precipitation to the western slopes of the Cordilleras, leading to lush vegetation and wet climates. In contrast, the eastern slopes are in a rain shadow, receiving less precipitation and resulting in drier conditions. This creates a stark contrast in the ecosystems and environments between the eastern and western slopes of the Cordilleras.
Why western slopes of the western ghats get more rainfall than the eastern slopes. explain with the help of diagram?
The Western Ghats obstruct the moisture-laden westerly winds from the Arabian Sea, causing them to rise and cool along the western slopes, leading to condensation and heavy rainfall. The eastern slopes, on the other hand, experience rain shadow effect as the descending air warms up and absorbs moisture, resulting in less rainfall. This is illustrated in the diagram by showing the westerly winds hitting the Western Ghats and causing rainfall on the western slopes, while the eastern slopes remain relatively dry due to the rain shadow effect.
Why does less rain fall on eastern slopes of western mountains?
Less rain falls on the eastern slopes of western mountains because as moist air moves inland from the ocean, it is forced to rise over the mountains. As the air rises, it cools and condenses, leading to precipitation on the windward side (western slopes). By the time the air descends on the leeward side (eastern slopes), it has lost much of its moisture, resulting in drier conditions.
Does The heaviest precipitation falls on the western or eastern slopes of the cascades?
I believe that would depend on the predominant direction of the wind.
What is the airport code for Eastern Slopes Regional Airport?
The airport code for Eastern Slopes Regional Airport is FRY.
Where does the eastern pygmy possum live?
The Eastern Pygmy-possum is found in south-eastern Australia, extending from southern Queensland (including areas of southeast Queensland) to eastern South Australia and Tasmania. In NSW its distribution extends from the coast inland as far as the Pilliga, Lachlan River's western reaches and Wagga Wagga on the western slopes .
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.
In what parth of the world walking fern grow?
Walking ferns primarily grow in North America, particularly in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. They can be found in shaded, moist habitats such as forests, rocky slopes, and along stream banks.
What environmental issue threatens the forests on the lower slopes of the alps?
acid rain
