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Question

Which of the following statements is the most accurate interpretation of how the mountain range affects precipitation levels?

(1 point)

Precipitation levels are roughly equal on both sides of the mountain range.

The mountain creates a rain shadow with less precipitation on the right-hand side of the mountain range.

The mountain blocks cold air from rising, so the left- hand side of the mountain range experiences little precipitation.

Cold air coming from the ocean condenses and forms precipitation before it reaches the mountain.

This image shows the flow of air and water vapor from the ocean to a mountain range and across it. Cool air, indicated by the blue portions of the arrow, blows from the ocean on the left-hand side of the diagram toward the mountain range on the right-hand side of the diagram. Orange portions of the arrow indicate warmer air temperatures.

Mountain Range

Answer 1

The most accurate interpretation is: The mountain creates a rain shadow with less precipitation on the right-hand side of the mountain range.