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3. Land Formations- Mountains
What happens to wind when it hits a barrier, like a mountain?
How has the air changed when it reaches the other side of the mountain?
A rain shadow is an area of land that receives less rain because it is sheltered by a mountain or hill.
3. Land Formations- Mountains
What happens to wind when it hits a barrier, like a mountain?
How has the air changed when it reaches the other side of the mountain?
A rain shadow is an area of land that receives less rain because it is sheltered by a mountain or hill.
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When wind hits a barrier like a mountain, it is forced to rise. As the air rises, it cools and can lead to condensation, resulting in precipitation on the windward side of the mountain.
When the air reaches the other side of the mountain (the leeward side), it is drier and warmer because it descends and compresses. This creates a rain shadow effect, where the area receives significantly less rainfall.
When the air reaches the other side of the mountain (the leeward side), it is drier and warmer because it descends and compresses. This creates a rain shadow effect, where the area receives significantly less rainfall.