Which circulation effect causes increased precipitation on the windward side of mountain ranges in coastal regions?

💡 Explanation

When moist air encounters a mountain range, orographic lift occurs because it is forced to rise and cool, leading to condensation and precipitation on the windward side. Therefore, increased precipitation results, rather than other lift mechanisms which involve different air mass dynamics and conditions.

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