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← GeographyWhich effect increases when mountain ranges exceed the environmental lapse rate?
A)Orographic precipitation enhancement occurs✓
B)Rain shadow dryness decreases steadily
C)Fog density stabilizes and equalizes
D)Evaporation rate balances precipitation fully
💡 Explanation
Orographic lift causes air to rise, cool, and condense; therefore orographic precipitation enhances, because mountain heights force air upwards rather than bypassing them, increasing condensation and rainfall on the windward side.
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