Principles of Biology
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ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Leeward side of the mountain is the directional side that has been sheltered from the winds by the mountain’s elevation. This side of the mountains does not face the prevailing winds. As the air crests the mountains and goes down the slope, it loses its moisture and becomes dry. The leeward side is associated with dry and warm air.
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