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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.
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.
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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 as it encounters a mountain, leading to precipitation on the windward side and often creating a rain shadow effect on the leeward side.
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