Orographic/Relief Rainfall

Question 1

1) Warm, moist air from..

Answer 1

1) Warm moist air from the ocean rises over the mountain.

Question 2

2) The air cools..

Answer 2

2) The air then cools/condenses to form clouds and rain.

Question 3

3) Once the air goes over the mountain..

Answer 3

3) Once the air goes over the mountain, the dry air sinks and warms.

Question 4

4) This creates a dry area called..

Answer 4

4) This creates a dry area called a rain shadow.