Question

select the correct answer. the jones family lives on the western side of the sierra nevada mountains, and they experience a wet climate much of the year. the greer family lives on the eastern side of the mountain range. what type of climate do the greers most likely experience? a. weather patterns that are identical to the jones familys side b. a colder and wetter climate c. a dry climate with little rainfall d. freezing temperatures all year

Explanation:

The western side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is the wind - ward side which gets more moisture and has a wet climate. The eastern side (the other side of the mountain range) is the rain - shadow side. It has a dry climate with little rainfall due to the orographic effect where the air loses its moisture on the wind - ward side and descends dry on the other side.

Answer:

C. a dry climate with little rainfall