12 Questions
On average, how much more rain does West Ferris receive compared to East Ferris over the past 5 years?
77.5 in
What is the rainshadow effect caused by?
Mountain ranges blocking rainfall
As water vapor moves higher into the atmosphere, it gets:
Colder
In which layer of the atmosphere would rain be more likely to form based on the given information?
3,000 m because as water vapor moves upwards, it condenses more
Apart from temperature, what is another key component to the rain shadow effect?
Wind
What is the primary reason for plants growing on the east side of the mountain?
Rainfall reaching the east side
Which side of the island of Ferris is described as having plants covering the mountainside?
West Ferris
Why does Aaliyah mention the rainshadow effect to Jake?
To clarify why it always rains at her house
How does the rainshadow effect impact the weather on the island of Ferris?
Creates dry conditions on one side of the mountain
What does Jake question Aaliyah about when she invites him to play soccer?
Why it always rains when he visits her
Which statement best summarizes the impact of the mountain on rainfall in Ferris?
One side receives more rainfall while the other side is dry
Based on Aaliyah's response, what can be inferred about the weather patterns on the island of Ferris?
Weather varies between East and West Ferris due to the rainshadow effect
Join Jake and Aaliyah on Ferris Island to learn about the rainshadow effect and how mountains impact weather patterns. Explore the concept of why it rains more on one side of the mountain than the other, affecting the climate on Ferris Island.
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