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Precipitation tends to be _______ on the _______ side of a mountain because water vapor _______ as it rises there.

a. lower; windward; expands

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User Aultimus
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Precipitation tends to be HIGHER on the WINDWARD SIDE of the a mountain because water vapour CONDENSES as it rises there.
There are two sides to every mountain, the windward and the leeward sides. The windward side experience more rainfall while the leeward side is drier and warmer.
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