Windward Leeward

Front

This side of the mountain is dry and desert-like because of the rain shadow effect.

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Leeward

Front

On the leeward side of a mountain, you might find _____.

Back

Desert

Front

What landform causes the rain shadow effect?

Back

Mountains

Front

What statement is FALSE about rain shadows?

Back

Rain Shadows DO NOT exist in CA because it is near the ocean.

Front

In the western United States, most rain shadows occur on what side of the mountain ranges?

Back

The Eastern part of a mountain

Front

This side of the mountain is where the wind originates and evaporation occurs

Back

windward

Front

This side of the mountain is the direction in which the wind is blowing so it is sometimes called the "downwind" or the "lee" side

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leeward

Front

What is a rain shadow?

Back

A region that receives low precipitation due to topography

Front

This is a dry area on the lee side of a mountain.

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Rain Shadow

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Topography

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An area's natural and artificial physical features