What is the main cause of a rain shadow region?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Descending air beyond the mountain warms and becomes dry
On the leeward slope descending air warms and moves away from saturation. Exam tip: explain rain shadow through descending warm air.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Descending air beyond the mountain warms and becomes dry
Why is this the correct answer?
On the leeward slope descending air warms and moves away from saturation. Exam tip: explain rain shadow through descending warm air.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Clouds and precipitation.
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