
Mountain Air and Rain Shadow Effects

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Science, Geography
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard

Jackson Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the air as it is forced upwards by the mountain?
It becomes drier and forms clouds.
It becomes warmer and forms clouds.
It cools down and forms clouds.
It remains at the same temperature.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of clouds being squeezed dry of rain or snow?
A desert forms on the windward side.
Lush forests develop along the mountain's path.
The mountain becomes icy.
The mountain becomes barren.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which side of the mountain is typically lush and green?
The windward side
The leeward side
The desert side
The southern side
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the dry area on the leeward side of a mountain?
Mountain oasis
Leeward forest
Windward desert
Rain shadow desert
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the air change as it descends the leeward side of the mountain?
It becomes more humid.
It becomes drier.
It remains unchanged.
It becomes colder.
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