Question

fill in the blanks to complete each statement about how mountains affect precipitation. coastal mountains force cool, moist air from oceans to rise as it moves toward land. clouds form, and precipitation falls on the \boxed{} side of the mountain. on the \boxed{} side of the mountain, very little precipitation falls.

Explanation:

When coastal mountains interact with moist air from oceans, the air rises on the windward (the side facing the ocean/wind) side, leading to cloud formation and precipitation. The leeward side (opposite to windward, sheltered from the moist wind) gets little precipitation due to the air descending and warming, which reduces its ability to hold moisture.

Answer:

First blank: windward; Second blank: leeward