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In the context of orographic rain in the water cycle, where is the rain-shadow area formed on mountains?

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Correct answer: On the opposite leeward slope of the mountain

Direct answer: B, the leeward slope. Orographic rain occurs when moist air is forced to rise after meeting a mountain. As the air rises along the windward slope, it expands and cools. Cooling causes condensation, cloud formation and rainfall, so much of the moisture is lost on that side. After crossing the ridge, the air descends on the opposite, leeward slope. Descending air is compressed and becomes warmer, so its relative humidity falls and cloud formation is suppressed. This produces a comparatively dry belt called the rain-shadow area. A is wrong because the windward slope generally receives the rainfall. C is not the usual location of the dry zone; the summit may be cloudy or receive precipitation. D is unrelated to the mountain-side effect. Memory cue: “wet windward, dry leeward.”

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Orographic-RainRain-ShadowWater-CycleHydrological CycleThe Living WorldBiologyClass 11 Mcq

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