When wind encounters a mountain range, it's forced to rise along the slope. As the air goes up the mountain slope, it cools. This cooling results in the rain that falls on the __________ side.
WINDWARD
Facing the wind or situated on the side facing the wind.
WINDWARD
The __________ side of a mountain faces the prevailing winds and typically receives warm and moist air from the ocean.
WINDWARD
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