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What does rain shadow effect?
The rain shadow equals rain
What does rain shadow effect explained?
The rain shadow equals rain
How do mountain cause the rain shadow effect?
Mountains cause rain shadow effect because they are tall. The mountains keep out the rain.
The rain shadow effect is associated?
Mountains
What is an example of a rain shadow?
Death Valley is a rain shadow desert in the U.S. It is in the rain shadow effect of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
What is the rain shadow effect and how does it effect the leeward and windward side?
The rain shadow effect refers to a dry area on the leeward side of a mountain caused by the blocking of moisture from prevailing winds. As air rises over the windward side, it cools, expands, and releases precipitation. This leaves little moisture for the leeward side, resulting in a rain shadow desert.
When does the rain shadow effect not happen?
On the side of mountain ranges. :)
What effects the rain shadow effect?
The rain shadow equals rain
Does the rain shadow effect cause rain to fall in equal distributions over all areas?
NO
How can humans effect rain shadows?
A rain shadow is a natural phenomenon over which man has no control.
Rain shadow effect is associated with what?
The rain shadow effect is associated with the leeward side of mountains where moist air rises, cools, and releases precipitation on the windward side. As the air descends on the leeward side, it warms and becomes drier, creating a rain shadow with reduced precipitation.
How are inland deserts formed?
Mainly due to the "rain shadow" effect
