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How does the amount of rainfall on the windward side of a mountain differ from the leeward side a mountain?
You may refer to the following link, which is self explanatory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_shadow Answered on 26/06/2009 by: Jeril
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.
Why is the leeward slope of a mountain dry?
The leeward side of a mountain is dry because as air ascends the windward side, it cools and releases moisture as precipitation, leaving less moisture to travel over the mountain to the leeward side, resulting in a rain shadow effect. This creates dry conditions on the leeward slope of the mountain.
Is leeward dry?
Yes, the leeward side of a mountain range is typically dry because it is sheltered from prevailing winds, preventing moisture from reaching it. This causes a rain shadow effect, resulting in dry conditions on the leeward side.
Why is the windward side of a mountain wetter and greener then the leeward side?
Winds blow clouds towards the windward side of mountains. The clouds are forced to rise and have to release their water as rain or snow. This makes the windward side of mountains wetter and greener.
How does the amount of rainfall on the windward side of a mountain differ from that on leeward side?
rain shadows usually occur on the leeward side of the mountain ranges.
How does the rainfall differ on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain-?
The windward side of a mountain is typically wetter and receives more rainfall due to the moist air being forced to rise and cool, causing precipitation. In contrast, the leeward side experiences a rain shadow effect, receiving much less rainfall as the air descends and warms, leading to drier conditions.
Does the windward side of a mountain get more rainfall than the leeward side?
Usually, yes.
How does the amount of rainfall on the windward side of a mountain differ from that of the leeward side?
The windward side of a mountain receives more rainfall due to moist air being forced to rise and cool, leading to precipitation. In contrast, the leeward side, also known as the rain shadow side, receives less rainfall because the descending air is warmed and unable to hold as much moisture, resulting in drier conditions.
What name is given to the leeward side of the mountain and why?
A rain-shadow is on the leeward side of the mountain. Most of the rain will fall on the windward side, before the clouds can rise over the mountain. This means that there is little rain left for the leeward side.
Why does the windward side of the mountain get more rainfall than the leeward?
When moist air coms up to a mountain, it is forced to rise, colling as it does so. This can cause some of the moisture in it to condense and fall as rain. As the wind comes over to the leeward side, it has lost some or most of its moisture, so there is less potential for rainfall.
How does the rainfall differ on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain?
The windward side of a mountain typically receives more rainfall because as moist air rises up the mountain, it cools and condenses, leading to precipitation. On the leeward side, the air is drier and descends, which causes it to warm and retain less moisture, resulting in a rain shadow effect and less rainfall.
Leeward side of a mountain is what?
leeward is the side that doesn't expose the side of the wind
What is the name of the side of the mountain where the wind hits?
the leeward side
How does the amount of rainfall on the windward side of a mountain differ from that on the leeward side?
The windward side of a mountain receives more rainfall because as moist air rises up the mountain slope, it cools and condenses, leading to precipitation. In contrast, the leeward side, also known as the rain shadow side, receives significantly less rainfall as the air has already released much of its moisture on the windward side and descends, causing warming and drying.
Why is the leeward side of a mountain warm?
The leeward side of a mountain is warm because as air moves up and over the mountain, it loses moisture and heat, resulting in warmer and drier air on the leeward side. This process is known as the rain shadow effect and contributes to the warmer temperatures experienced on the leeward side of the mountain.
How does the climate on the leeward side of a mountain differ from the climate on the windward side of a mountain?
The leeward side of a mountain is typically drier and experiences a rain shadow effect, where the air loses moisture as it rises and cools over the mountain, leading to less precipitation. In contrast, the windward side of a mountain is usually wetter due to orographic lifting, where air is forced to rise, cool, and condense, resulting in more rainfall or snowfall.
