Which is a way that weather is affected as winds blow against a mountain? (1 point)

The wind is blocked, producing clouds on the same side of the mountain.
The wind moves upward, causing rain to fall on the other side of the mountain.
The wind moves upward, causing rain to fall on the same side of the mountain.
The wind is blocked, producing sunny days on the same side of the mountain.

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3 days ago

The correct answer is: **The wind moves upward, causing rain to fall on the same side of the mountain.**

As winds blow against a mountain, they are forced to rise, which cools the air and leads to condensation and precipitation on the windward side, often resulting in rain.