Question

#14.) the____ side of a mountain facing the coast receives a great deal of rain, while the __ does not receive as much precipitation and thus creates a rain shadow on that side of the mountain. leeward / windward windward / leeward #15.) true or false: low latitude climates generally have warmer tropical climates, and high latitude climates are generally colder year round. true false #16.) true or false: the plant life found in a region is called vegetation. true false #17.) ____ are intense tropical storms that form over warm ocean waters. hurricanes

Explanation:

1. The windward side faces the wind (and coast - as wind often comes from the ocean), so it gets more rain. The leeward side is sheltered, creating a rain shadow.
2. Low latitudes (near the equator) have warmer tropical climates. High latitudes (near poles) are colder year - round due to less direct sunlight.
3. Vegetation is the collective term for plant life in a region.
4. Hurricanes are intense tropical storms that form over warm ocean waters (they need warm water for energy).

Answer:

1. B. windward / leeward
2. A. true
3. A. true
4. A. hurricanes