How does a mountain range in the path of prevailing winds affect precipitation on either side of the mountain?

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Keysl · Answer 1 · 2024-08-09T02:09:18+0000

Mountains and mountain ranges can cast a rain shadow. As winds rise up the windward side of a mountain range, the air cools and precipitation falls.

Tony Borf · Answer 2 · 2024-08-12T21:35:01+0000

Answer: As winds rise up the windward side of a mountain range, the air cools and precipitation falls. On the other side of the range, the leeward side, the air is dry, and it sinks. So there is very little precipitation on the leeward side of a mountain rang

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