Which outcome occurs when trade winds approach mountainous islands?

💡 Explanation

A rain shadow intensifies on the leeward side mountainous islands because the orographic effect, combined with the Coriolis effect shifts winds upwards over mountains, causing precipitation mostly on the windward side; therefore, the leeward side becomes significantly drier rather than experiencing cyclone formation.

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• Which effect results when upper-level divergence aloft reinforces surface low pressure within a Hadley cell?
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