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Why is the leeward slope of a mountain dry?
The leeward side of a mountain is dry because as air ascends the windward side, it cools and releases moisture as precipitation, leaving less moisture to travel over the mountain to the leeward side, resulting in a rain shadow effect. This creates dry conditions on the leeward slope of the mountain.
Is leeward dry?
Yes, the leeward side of a mountain range is typically dry because it is sheltered from prevailing winds, preventing moisture from reaching it. This causes a rain shadow effect, resulting in dry conditions on the leeward side.
How will melting glaciers affect the mountain streams and rivers downstream?
If mountain glaciers disappear there will be no source for many mountain streams, which will then dry up. Many rivers will be reduced in size as a result.
The parish family working together is called?
The parish family working together is typically referred to as the parish community.
When air passes over a Mountain dry air moves downward on the opposite side creating what?
warmth and evaporation
Mountains with spanish names in Jamaica?
dry habour mountains.
Which parish is Mocho mountain located?
st james
Which parish is john crow mountain found?
John Crow Mountain is located in the parish of Portland in Jamaica. It is one of the highest peaks in the Blue Mountains range.
What parish in Jamaica Georges plain is fonud?
The Georges Parish plains are found in the Dry Harbour Mountains. This is located in Jamaica.
Who won at pearl habour?
The Japanese.
How many bolts on the habour bridge?
1482
Which is the dry side of the mountain?
Rainshadow
When the air rises over the mountain which side of the mountain is dry and which side is warm?
The dry side of a mountain is called the leeward side. This is the side away from the wind. The dry area is known as a rain shadow.
How many bolts on the Sydney habour bridge?
1482
What is a rian shodow?
Is a dry side of a mountain.
What climate has dry winter months?
mountain
Why does temperature vary in mountain areas?
The rain shadow affect when moisture comes up the mountain it turns into dry moisture. When it rains it rains on the mountain and leaving the place where people live dry.
