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3 years ago

Why is there a wet climate on the windward side of a tall mountain and a dry climate on the leeward side?

Physics

2 answers:

Aleksandr [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

The leeward side of a mountain is often _____.

cold

hot

dry

wet

Explanation:

The answer is Dry.

By the time air reaches the leeward side of a mountain, much of the moisture is lost. This dry area is called a rain shadow. Rain shadows can extend for hundreds of kilometers downwind of a mountain range

Eduardwww [97]3 years ago

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One side of the mountain that has constant wind and rain blowing onto it, is more likely to catch what is falling than the other side leaving it dryer.

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A. As we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us decreases.

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B. As we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us increases.

This statement is false.

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C. As we gain mass, the force of gravity on us decreases.

This statement is false.

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D. As we gain mass, the force of gravity on us increases.

This statement is true.

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A: As we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us decreases.

D: As we gain mass, the force of gravity on us increases.

E: As we move faster, the force of gravity on us increases.

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Explanation:

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