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How do mountains affect the amount of precipitation that falls over an area?

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Mountains cause heavy precipitation on the windward side of the mountain.

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The windward side is often cooler. And the leeward side has warm air. I got right on this one for Gradpoint. Hope this helps. :)

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High mountains interrupt the clouds passing and affect the amountof precipitation that falls over thearea.
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