Why does relative humidity of descending leeward air decrease after windward rainfall?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because air warms and moisture has already decreased
Windward rain reduces moisture and descending air warms and becomes drier. Exam tip: understand rain shadow mechanism.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because air warms and moisture has already decreased
Why is this the correct answer?
Windward rain reduces moisture and descending air warms and becomes drier. Exam tip: understand rain shadow mechanism.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Clouds and precipitation.