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A mountain range may produce a downwind arid (a) upwelling (b) rain shadow (c) ocean current (d) microclimate (e) ecological pyramid.
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When moist air moves towards a mountain range, it is forced to rise and cool, which often leads to precipitation on the windward side of the mountains. Show more…
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