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Which is a way that weather is affected as winds blow against a mountain?(1 point) Responses 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 other side of the mountain. The wind is blocked, producing clouds on the same side of the mountain. The wind is blocked, producing clouds on the same side of the mountain. The wind moves upward, causing rain to fall on the same 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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The correct response is: **The wind moves upward, causing rain to fall on the other side of the mountain.**
This phenomenon is known as orographic lift, where moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range, cools, and condenses to form precipitation on the windward side, while the leeward side often experiences drier conditions.
This phenomenon is known as orographic lift, where moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range, cools, and condenses to form precipitation on the windward side, while the leeward side often experiences drier conditions.