Question

Prevailing winds blow from the Pacific Ocean toward two cities separated by mountains. City A is on the leeward side of

the mountains and city B is on the windward side. Which city is likely to have a wetter climate? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

City B will have a wetter climate.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because in windier areas in tends to get more wet than rocky areas (mountains) where City A lies. Also because more wind will blow more and more clouds in the direction of city B making it rainier there a lot more often than a non windy rocky are.