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What is a mountain range that runs side by side called?
A mountain range that runs side by side is called a parallel range.
Is it true that the land on the leeward side of a mountain range is in a range shadow?
It is called a rain shadow, and is true. It can be wetter on the prevailing windward side and drier on the lee side of a mountain range.
The side of a mountain range normally has a desert?
leeward
How does a mountain range in the path of prevailing winds affect precipitation in the either Side of mountain?
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.
Which mountain range runs down the western side of South America?
The mountain range that runs down the western side of South America is the Andes Mountains. They are also the longest mountain range in the world measuring 4,300 miles in length.
What happens on the leeward side of a mountain range?
deserts
What mountain range is along the west side of Mexico?
The Sierra Madre Occidental is the main mountain range of western Mexico.
How does a mountain range in the path of prevailing winds affect precipitation on either side of 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 do you call a Group of mountain ranges side by side?
A group of mountain ranges that run side by side is called a cordillera.
Patagonia is a region that borders what mountain range?
Patagonia borders on to the east side of the Andes.
What mountain range is on the eastern side of the European Plane?
Scandanavian
More rain falls on the side of a mountain range?
windward
