Water vapor that condenses when rising over a mountain range is more likely to fall as rain and snow ____.
A) at 30 ° north and south latitude
B) on the downwind side of the range
C) on the windward side of the range
D) on the leeward side of the range

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Water vapor that condenses when rising over a mountain range will do so on the windward side of the range, where the air rises and cools, causing the water vapor to condense into clouds and precipitation. Therefore, the correct choice is option C.

Water Vapor That Condenses When Rising Over a Mountain Range