Which describes how precipitation falls in mountainous regions?

a) in small quantities on both sides of mountains

b) in large quantities on both sides of mountains

c) more on the windward side of mountains

d) more on the leeward side of mountains

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Kaylynn Greer

14 July, 08:07

Which describes how precipitation falls in mountainous regions?

a) in small quantities on both sides of mountains

b) in large quantities on both sides of mountains

c) more on the windward side of mountains

d) more on the leeward side of mountains

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Marc Summers · Answer 1

The correct option is C) more on the windward side of mountains

Explanation:

The side of the mountain which is direct with the flow of the motion of air is called as the windward side. The side on the opposite is termed as the leeward side.

When the air hits the windward side, it exerts a force to rise above the mountain. It gets cooler and which results in the condensation of the water vapours. Due to condensation, rain occurs more on this side.

As the air moves upward to the leeward side, the moisture is lost and the air becomes drier. Hence, the leeward side of the mountain will receive lesser rainfall.

Which describes how precipitation falls in mountainous regions?a) in small quantities on both sides of mountainsb) in large quantities on both sides of mountainsc) more on the windward side of mountainsd) more on the leeward side of mountains

Which describes how precipitation falls in mountainous regions?

a) in small quantities on both sides of mountains

b) in large quantities on both sides of mountains

c) more on the windward side of mountains

d) more on the leeward side of mountains