Rainshadow Washington Quiz

What is the Rain Shadow Effect?

• The Rain Shadow Effect is a phenomenon where a region experiences significantly more rainfall on the leeward side of a mountain range.

• The Rain Shadow Effect is a phenomenon where a region experiences rainfall only on the windward side of a mountain range.

• The Rain Shadow Effect is a phenomenon where a region experiences significantly less rainfall on the leeward side of a mountain range.

• The Rain Shadow Effect is a phenomenon where a region experiences equal rainfall on both sides of a mountain range.

Which mountain range creates a rain shadow in Washington?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade Range

What is the leeward side of a mountain?

• The leeward side of a mountain is the side that is exposed to the prevailing winds.

• The leeward side of a mountain is the side that faces the prevailing winds.

• The leeward side of a mountain is the side that is sheltered from the prevailing winds.

• The leeward side of a mountain is the side that is located at the top of the mountain.

Which side of the Cascades Mountains in Washington experiences the rain shadow effect?

• western side

• southern side

• northern side

• eastern side

Which physical feature is a main cause of the rain shadow effect?

• Valleys

• Deserts

• Volcanoes

• Mountains or hills

Which mountain range is located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington?

• Olympic Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

Which side of the Olympic Mountains in Washington experiences the rain shadow effect?

• northern side

• western side

• southern side

• eastern side

What happens to the air as it rises over the mountains in the rainshadow effect?

• The air becomes warmer and more humid.

• The air cools and drops water vapor as precipitation.

• The air flows faster and creates strong winds.

• The air becomes drier and loses moisture.

Which side of the mountains in Washington receives more precipitation?

• Eastern side

• Western side

• Northern side

• Southern side

How does being on the leeward side of the mountains impact the vegetation in Washington?

• Abundant vegetation

• Limited vegetation

• No impact on vegetation

• Increased vegetation