Mountain Geography Quiz

What is the term used to describe the side of a mountain that receives a lot of rain?

• Leeward

• Windward

• Plateau

• Valley

Which side of the mountain is typically drier and receives less precipitation?

• Windward

• Leeward

• Coastal

• Summit

What is the primary factor causing the windward side of a mountain to receive more rain?

• Higher temperatures

• Ocean currents

• Rising moist air

• Human activity

What is the process called when moist air rises, cools, and releases precipitation on the windward side of a mountain?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Orographic lift

• Transpiration

What type of vegetation is most likely to be found on the windward side of a mountain?

• Desert plants

• Tropical rainforest

• Tundra

• Grassland

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the windward side of a mountain?

• High precipitation

• Lush vegetation

• Dry conditions

• Moist air

Which side of the mountain is typically drier and receives less precipitation?

• Windward Side

• Coastal Side

• Leeward Side

• Mountain Peak

What is the primary reason for the dry conditions on the leeward side of a mountain?

• Lack of sunlight

• High altitude

• Rain Shadow Effect

• Proximity to the ocean

What type of climate is typically found on the windward side of a mountain?

• Arid

• Humid

• Desert

• Polar

Which side of the mountain is more likely to experience higher levels of precipitation?

• Leeward Side

• Windward Side

• Desert Side

• Rain Shadow Side