Climate Precipitation

Prevailing winds move air masses from place to place. The amount of water in these air masses depend on where the wind blows from. Winds that blow from ​ (a)   carry more water vapor than winds that blow from ​​ (b)   .

• large bodies of water
• land
• east
• north

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Study each statement or image below and determine which side of the mountain is affecting climate precipitation.

• leeward

• 
• windward

• Rain or snow falls on this side of the mountain

• windward (picture)

• 
• leeward (picture)

• This side of the mountain is in a rain shadow, so little precipitation falls on this side

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Which statement describes a summer monsoon?

• Warm, humid air that blows from the ocean rises and condenses over land producing heavy rains.

• Cold wind blows from the land to the ocean. This air contains very little moisture.

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Which statement describes a winter monsoon?

• Warm, humid air that blows from the ocean rises and condenses over land producing heavy rains.

• Cold wind blows from the land to the ocean. This air contains very little moisture.

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Sea and land breezes that blow over a large region that change direction with the (a)   are called ​​ (b)   .

• seasons
• monsoons
• sun
• westerly winds

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