Precipitation is heaviest and most persistent of mountains.
A)on the top
B)on the windward side
C)on the leeward side
D)at the base

Question

Precipitation is heaviest and most persistent	of mountains.
A)on the top
B)on the windward side
C)on the leeward side
D)at the base

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When moist air rises up mountains, it cools and condenses into clouds, leading to precipitation. On the windward side of the mountain, the air is forced to rise, causing heavy precipitation. The leeward side, on the other hand, is drier as the air has already released most of its moisture on the windward side.

Precipitation Is Heaviest and Most Persistent of Mountains