As westerly winds blow over a north-south oriented mountain range,the airflow is deflected in such a way that a trough forms on the ____________ side of the mountain.
A) upwind
B) downwind
C) both upwind and downwind
D) none of the above

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As westerly winds blow over a north-south oriented mountain range, the airflow is deflected in such a way that a trough forms on the downwind side of the mountain. This is because the air is forced to rise over the mountain, leading to lower pressure and cooling, which can cause precipitation. On the downwind side, the air descends and warms, leading to higher pressure and drier conditions.

As Westerly Winds Blow Over a North-South Oriented Mountain Range,the