alleryOn which side of a mountain does orographic rain mainly fall?
AWindward side
BLeeward side
CSummit only
DValley floor only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Windward side
1. Moist air meets the mountain and is forced to rise.
2. Rising air cools and drops rain on the windward side.
3. The leeward side is drier because air descends there.
_Source: Wikipedia, Wind, Near mountains_
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