Gce Model Questions Vol1 2022 Geography Question 22

Practice objective / multiple choice question 22 from the 2022 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2022 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 22 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • GEOGRAPHY • objective
Gce Model Questions Vol1 2022 Geography Question 22 diagram

The diagram shows a north‑south mountain range. A prevailing wind blows from the west, indicated by an arrow. Moist air rises up the western slope, forming clouds and precipitation, while the eastern side lies in the rain‑shadow and is shown as a dry valley. Based on this diagram, which side of the mountain range receives the greatest annual rainfall and why?

Answer Options

A. The eastern (leeward) side, because the prevailing wind deposits moisture there after crossing the summit.
B. The northern side, because it is higher in elevation and forces more air to rise.
Correct Answer C. The western (windward) side, because moist air rises over it, cools and releases precipitation, while the eastern side lies in the rain‑shadow.
D. Both sides receive similar rainfall, as the wind brings moisture uniformly across the range.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The western (windward) side, because moist air rises over it, cools and releases precipitation, while the eastern side lies in the rain‑shadow.

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2022 Geography Question 22. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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