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2006-09-21 06:48:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
the previous are good answers. Another point to consider is the size of a land form. That's why the interior of North America is so much dryer...Precipitation has a long distance to travel...against prevailing wind patterns...not to mention the Rocky Mt's. blocking precipitation from the west. Another example is the Gobi Desert and Siberia. Location on the globe can play a big part as well. We all know the closer to the equator the more sun and warmth...but there are other circumstances as well. South America is subject to South Polar winds that can come in the middle of summer and drop the temp 20-30 degrees in a matter of hours. Hope this helps
2006-09-22 02:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by chavito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Landforms can effect the weather pattern when the cloud base is heavy with moisture and are lower than the hilltops or mountain tops, they collide, the moisture is released from the clouds making them lighter and they are free to pass over the hill tops. This also changes wind patterns basicaly the same way.
Good luck!
2006-09-21 13:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by chunkydunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Landforms have the largest impact on precipitation, as the dryer air over land often absorbs moisture and weakens storm systems. A prime example of this is when a hurricane weakens after making landfall....
Does this help?
2006-09-21 13:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by oscarschic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mountains cause some areas to get less rain, large bodies of sea make more rain, areas located near equator get lots of sun?
2006-09-21 17:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by Head Master 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋