Question

Explain four ways in which fold mountains influence climate.

Answer 1

1. The slopes of mountains which face the sun receive direct sunshine /and are warmer.
2. Mountain slopes cause the development of local winds due to variation in pressure between the mountain top and the valley bottom.
3. The windward slopes of mountains receive high rainfall due to orographic effect.
4. Atmospheric pressure reduces with increasing attitude along a mountain slope.
5. Temperature decreases with increasing /altitude along a mountain slope.