Which of the following explains why one side of a mountain usually has more precipitation than the other side?
A. Temperatures are higher on one side of a mountain than on the other
B. The atmosphere gets denser as elevation increases
C. The land on one side is more green and lush than the other
D. Mountains force air to rise, and air cools and releases moisture as it rises
Answer:D
Which of the following explains why one side of a mountain usually has more precipitation than the other side?
A. Temperatures are higher on one side of a mountain than on the other B. The atmosphere gets denser as elevation increases C. The land on one side is more green and lush than the other D. Mountains force air to rise, and air cools and releases moisture as it rises