Question

Heavy rainfall occurs on the leeward or rain shadow side of a highland. pls help as a have a test upcoming

Answer 1

Answer:

Wind and moist air are drawn by the prevailing winds towards the top of the mountains, where it condenses and precipitates before it crosses the top.

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Answer 2

Answer:

it is because they act as a barrier , they don't let winds move to the other side so almost all the moisture carrying winds looses it's moisture on the leeward side......and thus causing rainfall

hope it helps ...and all the best for the test :)