Lifting of the trade winds by mountains causes the tropical wet climate to be developed farther poleward on east-facing coasts than on west-facing coasts.

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This is true. The trade winds are deflected upwards by mountains on the east-facing coasts, leading to more rainfall and a tropical wet climate further poleward. On the west-facing coasts, the dry descending air results in a desert climate.

Lifting of the Trade Winds by Mountains Causes the Tropical