Activity 3: Windward or Leeward?
Objectives: To differentiate windward and leeward side of a mountain
To explain how topography affects climate
Materials: Illustration of the windward and leeward sides of a mountain
Procedure:
1. Study the illustration below
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Rain from expansion
and cooling
Leeward Side
Region of rain shadow
Windward Side
Dry air
Evaporation
from
compression
and warming
Warm, most a
Figure 4.1 The surface features
Source: http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/cardshow.php?title=chapter-3-climate-
vegetation&uesnu=1
Photo Credit Proprofs.com (As of November 5, 2013)
Guide Questions:
1. Which side of the mountain experiences low temperature?
2. Which side of the mountain experiences high temperature?
3. Describe the water vapor as it rises over the mountain
4. What dry region forms at the back of the mountain?
5. How does topography affect climate?​