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← GeographyWhich outcome is caused as prevailing equatorial winds approach steep mountain ranges?
A)Orographic precipitation increases on windward side✓
B)Rain shadow effect evenly distributes rainfall
C)Adiabatic cooling lowers storm intensity
D)Coriolis effect generates uniform rainfall pattern
💡 Explanation
Orographic lift increases precipitation on the windward side because air is forced upwards, causing adiabatic cooling and condensation; therefore, rainfall increases rather than being prevented or evenly distributed because only the windward slope directly causes lift.
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