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

Question

• The wind is blocked, producing clouds on the same side of the mountain.
O The wind is blocked, producing sunny days on the same side of the mountain.
O 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.

Answer 1

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

This process is known as orographic lift, where moist air is forced upward as it encounters a mountain range, leading to cooling, condensation, and precipitation on the windward side, while the leeward side typically experiences drier conditions.