Which weather outcome emerges when air masses undergo adiabatic cooling at the windward side of extensive mountain ranges?

💡 Explanation

Orographic lift occurs because elevation change forces air to rise and cool; the resulting condensation leads to increased precipitation at that location. Dry air descends on the leeward side, therefore less rainfall occurs rather than increased solar warming on windward side.

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