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jrubin

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on: Aug 7, 2018
What climatic and landform processes cause orographic rainfall to occur as compared to the processes that cause the rain shadow effect in certain areas of the American West?
 
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What major mountain ranges are located in the Pacific Northwest?
 
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covalentbond

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Reply #1 on: Aug 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Orographic rainfall occurs on the windward side of mountains (generally the western side), where, as air masses are forced upwards, they cool and can no longer hold as much moisture. Rain shadows generally exist on the leeward side of mountains where air masses tend to be dry and warm as they descend.

Answer to Question 2

The Coast Mountains and the Cascade Range.


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jrubin

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Reply #2 on: Aug 7, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 7, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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