Mountain Weather: Orographic Lift

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
orographic lift orographic uplift rain shadow regional climate mountains mountain range nasa climate zones mountain climate micro zones micro habitats atmospheric moisture WGBH
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Mountain Weather: Orographic Lift

Learn about the process of orographic lift and the formation of rain shadows with this slideshow adapted from NOVA. Use this resource to provide additional information and evidence about rain shadows and to visualize abstract concepts related to orographic lift.
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PBS Learning Media

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