Mountains

Front

What happens to temperature as you go to the top of a mountain?

Back

It decreases.

Front

Describe the air on the windward side of a mountain.

Back

Moist.

Front

What is the side of a mountain range that faces away from the oncoming wind called?

Back

Leeward.

Front

Which side of a mountain gets moist winds?

Back

Windward side.

Front

On which side of a mountain does most moisture fall?

Back

Windward side.

Front

What is the term for the area on the leeward side of a mountain that receives little moisture?

Back

Rain shadow.

Front

What is the process called when moist air rises and cools, leading to precipitation?

Back

Orographic lift.

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the windward and leeward sides of a mountain?

Back

Mountain ridge.

Front

How does altitude affect climate on a mountain?

Back

Higher altitudes generally have cooler temperatures.

Front

What is the effect of mountains on local weather patterns?

Back

Mountains can create rain shadows and affect wind patterns.