GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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How do mountain barriers affect the climate on the leeward side?
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The temperatures would be warm and the amount of precipitation low.
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The temperatures would be warm and the amount of precipitation high.
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The temperatures would be very cold and the amount of precipitation high.
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The temperatures would be extremely cold and the amount of precipitation low.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -When air reaches a mountain, it is forced to lift and rise over the barrier. The further up the mountain the colder the temperature. Then, when the air travels back down the mountain it gets warmer and drier, because the moisture in the air dried out during the rise up the mountain.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mountains affect climate by blocking wind and receiving more rainfall than low-lying areas. As air is forced over higher ground, it cools, causing moisture to condense and fall as rain. The higher a location is above sea level, the colder it is.
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