Question

How can a montain range cause a large dessert?

Answer 1

Explanation:

An extensive mountain range can cause a large desert area.

Mountains are usually geologic features that have heights that are greater than 600m.

• Due to towering heights of mountains, they have serious effect on the weather and climatic pattern in an area.
• Air masses that are warm are usually moisture laden.
• As they try to cross the steep slopy side of one mountain, their pressure reduces and they drop the vapor in them causing rainfall.
• The cold wind moves to the other side.
• This side is called the leeward side.
• Cold air is dry and lacks moisture.
• This can lead to the formation of a desert.

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