rain shadow
rain shadow
The portion of a mountain that receives little precipitation is typically the leeward side, also known as the rain shadow area. As moist air rises over the mountain, it cools and loses moisture in the form of precipitation on the windward side. By the time the air descends on the leeward side, it is drier, resulting in significantly less rainfall and often leading to arid conditions.
rain shadow
The leeward side of a mountain, also known as the rain shadow side, typically receives less precipitation because as air descends down the mountain, it warms and is not able to hold as much moisture. This results in decreased cloud formation and precipitation on the leeward side compared to the windward side.
A plain
Canyon
A rain shadow.
That area is called a rain shadow. It occurs when moist air rises over a mountain, releases moisture on the windward side, and descends down the other side, resulting in a drier climate on the leeward side.
The portion of the mountain that received little precipitation is typically the leeward side or the rain shadow area. As moist air rises over the mountain, it cools and loses moisture on the windward side, leading to heavy precipitation there. Once the air descends on the leeward side, it warms and becomes drier, resulting in significantly less rainfall. This phenomenon creates distinct ecological zones on either side of the mountain.
The equator
The term is Rain Shadow.
The area behind a mountain that receives little rain is known as a rain shadow. This phenomenon occurs when moist air rises over the mountain, cools, and loses moisture as precipitation on the windward side. As the air descends on the leeward side, it becomes drier and warmer, leading to significantly reduced rainfall in the rain shadow region. This can create arid or semi-arid conditions, often resulting in distinct vegetation and ecosystems.