Question

1. which of the following statements best explains why a city on the windward side of a mountain gets more precipitation than one on the leeward side of the mountain?

warm, moist air rises and loses moisture.
warm, moist air descends and loses moisture.
cool, dry air rises and loses moisture.
cool, dry air descends and loses moisture.

Explanation:

Windward sides of mountains receive warm, moist air that is forced upward as it hits the mountain. As this air rises, it cools, condenses, and releases moisture as precipitation. By the time the air reaches the leeward side, it is dry, leading to less precipitation there.

Answer:

A. Warm, moist air rises and loses moisture.