MONDAY, 11/23 SCIENCE
Below is a satellite image of Washington (the state) and the Cascade mountains. Notice that on the East side of the mountains, there is a rainforest (green) and on the west side of the mountains, it's mostly grasslands (brown). Why?
(This picture also shows the snowfall as it moves across Washington.)
Below is a satellite image of Washington (the state) and the Cascade mountains. Notice that on the East side of the mountains, there is a rainforest (green) and on the west side of the mountains, it's mostly grasslands (brown). Why?
(This picture also shows the snowfall as it moves across Washington.)
OROGRAPHIC EFFECT:
The Orographic Effect animation
HOW WIND FORMS:
What is Wind? Article
Air Pressure and Wind Video and Quiz
The Orographic Effect animation
HOW WIND FORMS:
What is Wind? Article
Air Pressure and Wind Video and Quiz