Geography · Climatology
Why does the leeward side of a mountain receive less or no rainfall?
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- 1Air becomes saturated with moisture.
- 2The air rises rapidly causing instability.
- 3The air cools down, leading to rapid condensation.
- 4Descending air warms up and its capacity to hold moisture increases.✓
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Descending air warms up and its capacity to hold moisture increases.
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