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Pachacha [2.7K]
3 years ago
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The region on the leeward side of a mountain where precipitation is noticeably less is called a _____.

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Sveta_85 [38]3 years ago
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A rain shadow is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountainous area (away from the wind). The mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems and cast a "shadow" of dryness behind them. Wind and moist air is drawn by the prevailing winds towards the top of the mountains, where it condenses and precipitates before it crosses the top. The air, without much moisture left, advances behind the mountains creating a drier side called the "rain shadow"
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