Why is the climate drier on the leeward side of mountain ranges that are subjected to prevailing winds?

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John Lockwood · Answer 1 · 2024-12-17T23:43:27+0000

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Pushed by the prevailing winds on the windward side, air is forced to rise, cool, condense, and drop its precipitation, leaving drier air to descend the leeward side.

Why is the climate drier on the leeward side of mountain ranges that are subjected to prevailing winds?

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