Topography and Climate Relationship
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What is the term for the region on the opposite side of the mountain where the air moves down and becomes warm and dry?

  • Precipitation side
  • Leeward side (correct)
  • Windward side
  • Rain shadow

What happens to the water vapor as it moves upward on the windward side of a mountain?

  • It condenses and forms clouds (correct)
  • It evaporates
  • It turns into snow
  • It disappears

What type of vegetation is commonly found in the region known as the rain shadow?

  • Desert plants (correct)
  • Mangrove forest
  • Tropical rainforest
  • Coniferous forest

What causes the formation of clouds on the windward side of a mountain?

<p>Condensation of water vapor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens on the leeward side of a mountain that leads to less precipitation and a dry climate?

<p>Air descent and warming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe an area that receives reduced rainfall due to being sheltered by a mountain?

<p>Rain shadow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side of a mountain experiences cloud formation and precipitation?

<p>Windward side (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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