Prevailing winds move air masses from place to place. The amount of water in these air masses depend on where the wind blows from. Winds that blow from __________ carry more water vapor than winds that blow from __________.
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Sea and land breezes that over a large region that change direction with the __________ are called __________
Study each statement or image below and determine which side of the mountain is affecting climate precipitation.
windward
leeward
This side of the mountain is in a rain shadow, so little precipitation falls on this side
Rain or snow falls on this side of the mountain
Which statement describes a summer monsoon?
Warm, humid air that blows from the ocean rices and condenses over land producing heavy rains.
Cold wind blows from the land to the ocean. This air contains very little moisture.
Which statement describes a winter monsoon?
Warm, humid air that blows from the ocean rices and condenses over land producing heavy rains.
Cold wind blows from the land to the ocean. This air contains very little moisture.
