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Orographic Effect

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How can mountains create wetter and drier zones in Colorado?

  • Rising air can produce precipitation on one side and a rain shadow on the other
  • Mountains stop the water cycle
  • Elevation has no effect on air
  • All slopes receive identical precipitation
Correct answer(s):
  • Rising air can produce precipitation on one side and a rain shadow on the other