6.ESS2.3 CFU Rain Shadow Effect and Lake Effect 2023-24
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The map shows the location of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. On one side of the range is Sequoia National Forest, and on the other side is Death Valley, a desert. Which statement best explains the differences on each side of the mountain range?
Cold, dry air from the ocean rises near the mountains. When the air passes over the top of the mountains, it collects moisture and rains.
Warm, moist air from the ocean rises near the mountains. When the air passes over the top of the mountains, it collects more moisture and rains.
Cold, dry air from the ocean rises near the mountains and rains. When the air passes over the top of the mountains, the air is dry.
Warm, moist air from the ocean rises near the mountains and rains. When the air passes over the top of the mountains, the air is dry.
On the leeward side of a mountain, you might find _______________.
heavy rainfall
less vegetation
more vegetation
more snow
A rain shadow forms on the ________________ side of a mountain as a result of ____________ rainfall there.
windward; more
leeward; more
windward; less
leeward: less
What is the windward side of a mountain?
the wet side that is upwind of the mountain
the dry side that is downwind of the mountain
the side of the mountain with the rain shadow
the dry side that is upwind of the mountain
Seattle, WA and Spokane, WA are located along similar latitude lines. Looking at the data below, explain why Seattle receives a greater amount of precipitation than Spokane.
Seattle is located on the leeward side of the mountain and receives more rainfall than Spokane.
Seattle is located next to a warm current and receives more rainfall than Spokane.
Seattle is located on the windward side of the mountain and receives more rainfall than Spokane.
Seattle has many trees that helps hold the water and release it back to the ground as precipitation.
Which map shows the most likely direction that winds were moving across Lake Ontario to produce this lake-effect snow?
What is the cause of the lake effect?
Rain-forest climates
Altitude variations
Temperature variation in deserts
Heat stored in large bodies of water
How does the lake effect influence the climate in nearby areas?
It raises the average temperature
It can cause increased snowfall
It generates hurricanes
It reduces humidity
What is the main factor responsible for the formation of lake-effect weather, such as lake-effect snow?
Warm lake water
Cold lake water
Low humidity
High atmospheric pressure
Which cross section below best represents the conditions that cause early winter lake-effect snowstorms?