Question

‼️ WILL LIST BRAINLIEST ‼️Why do the mountains of western Texas receive more rainfall than the surrounding desert? A. As air becomes warmer at the top of mountains, it holds less moisture. B. The mountains are closer to the moist air of the Gulf of Mexico. C. The high deserts of western Texas are at a greater elevation than the mountains D. Moisture-filled air moving up the mountains is cooled, and cooler air is less able to hold moisture . . .​

Answer 1

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A phenomenon known as orographic lifting occurs. Prevailing winds are forced to rise at the mountains. As the air rises it cools. If the temperature reaches the dew point, the moisture in the air condenses and forms clouds and rain or snow may fall over the mountains.

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