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If there is less rainfall on the leeward slope of a mountain, which effect is this?

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Correct answer: Rain shadow effect

Correct answer: A, the rain shadow effect. Moist air moving toward a mountain is forced to rise along the windward slope. Rising air expands and cools; condensation and precipitation commonly occur there. After crossing the ridge, the air descends on the leeward side. Descending air is compressed and becomes warmer, so its relative humidity decreases and the slope receives less rainfall. The drier region behind the mountain is called a rain shadow. A is correct because it names this windward–leeward rainfall contrast. B is wrong because volcanoes concern eruptions, not the ordinary drying pattern behind mountains. C concerns ground shaking. D concerns ocean tides. Memory cue: windward is wetter; leeward lies in the mountain’s rain shadow.

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Rain ShadowLeeward SlopeOrographic RainfallClouds And PrecipitationWater In The AtmosphereGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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