Unit Eight - Climate - Rainfall Patterns Flashcards by Shahd Khoury | Brainscape

Q

Why do mountains affect rainfall?

A

They interact with the flow of prevailing winds.

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Q

What is the windward side?

A

The side of a mountain where wind strikes first

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Q

What is the conditions in the windward side?

A

Air:
Rises
Expands
Cools
Condenses
Precipitates

There is a lot of rainfall and vegetation

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Q

What is the leeward side?

A

The opposite side that wind strikes secondly.

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Q

What is the conditions in the leeward side?

A

Air:
Sinks
Contracts
Warms

There is minimal rain and vegetation

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