Question

question: which of the following statements about weather patterns near mountain ranges is correct? answer options: select one of four the leeward side tends to be wetter. theres more vegetation on the leeward side. theres more cloud cover on the leeward side. the leeward side tends to be drier.

Explanation:

When air moves over a mountain range, it rises on the windward side, cools, and condenses to form clouds and precipitation, making the windward side wetter. As the air descends on the leeward side, it warms and dries out (adiabatic heating), leading to drier conditions. So the leeward side tends to be drier. The other options are incorrect: the leeward side is not wetter, has less cloud cover (since less precipitation forms), and less vegetation (due to drier conditions).

Answer:

The leeward side tends to be drier.