rain shadow (Meaning)
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rain shadow (n)
an area that has little precipitation because some barrier causes the winds to lose their moisture before reaching it
Synonyms & Antonyms of rain shadow
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rain shadow Sentence Examples
- The mountain's rain shadow effect created an arid region on its leeward side.
- The rain shadow created by the Andes Mountains affects the precipitation patterns in western Argentina.
- Due to the rain shadow, the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains receive significantly less rainfall than the western slopes.
- The Atacama Desert is located in a rain shadow created by the Andes Mountains.
- The rain shadow effect has a profound impact on the vegetation and climate of mountainous regions.
- The dry climate of the Great Basin is attributed to the rain shadow created by the Sierra Nevada range.
- Farmers in rain shadow areas often rely on irrigation to supplement rainfall.
- The rain shadow effect can create microclimates with distinct weather patterns within a region.
- Scientists study rain shadows to understand how topography influences precipitation.
- The rain shadow effect can have both positive and negative impacts on ecosystems and human activities.
FAQs About the word rain shadow
an area that has little precipitation because some barrier causes the winds to lose their moisture before reaching it
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The mountain's rain shadow effect created an arid region on its leeward side.
The rain shadow created by the Andes Mountains affects the precipitation patterns in western Argentina.
Due to the rain shadow, the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains receive significantly less rainfall than the western slopes.
The Atacama Desert is located in a rain shadow created by the Andes Mountains.
