Orographic effect

Which side of a mountain range often has more rain and plants?

• Windward

• Southern

• Leeward

• Northern

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What happens to air as it rises up a mountain?

• It gets hotter

• It expands

• It becomes heavier

• It moves faster

Why does air cool as it rises up a mountain?

• It gets closer to the sun

• Air particles bump into each other more

• Air particles bump into each other less

• It moves faster

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What forms on the windward side of the mountain as air cools?

• Snow

• Clouds

• Deserts

• Rivers

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What happens to the air parcel as it descends the other side of the mountain?

• It expands and cools

• It becomes moist

• It condenses and warms

• It speeds up

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Why is the air dry on the leeward side of the mountain?

• It is closer to the sun

• It has lost its moisture on the windward side

• It is affected by solar radiation

• It is naturally dry

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What type of vegetation is found on the windward side of the mountain?

• Desert shrubs

• Cacti

• Palm trees

• Grasses and trees

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What is the leeward side of the mountain often compared to?

• A jungle

• A forest

• A desert

• A riverbank

What causes the rain shadow effect?

• Ocean currents

• The rotation of the Earth

• The air rising and cooling on the windward side, losing moisture, and then warming on the leeward side

• The moon's gravitational pull

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What effect does elevation have on temperature in a mountainous area?

• Temperature increases with elevation

• Temperature decreases with elevation

• Temperature remains constant with elevation

• Temperature first decreases then increases with elevation