Prevailing winds blow from the Pacific Ocean toward two cities separated by mountains. City A is on the leeward side of the mountains and city B is on the windward side. Which city is likely to have a wetter climate? Explain your answer.

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Marilyn Haley

Geography

29 April, 08:12

Prevailing winds blow from the Pacific Ocean toward two cities separated by mountains. City A is on the leeward side of the mountains and city B is on the windward side. Which city is likely to have a wetter climate? Explain your answer.

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Maximilian Bennett · Answer 1

The city that is likely to have a wetter climate is the city A. The reason is that the rising air cools and its water vapor condenses forming precipitation. Something that would not happen with city B.