alleryStart learning →Moist wind blows up a mountain ridge. On which side does most of the rain fall?
AOn the far side
BOn the summit only
COn the windward side
DEqually on both sides
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. On the windward side
Rising moist air cools and condenses on the windward side, giving orographic rain there.
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