Which geographic effect on regional climate results when a mountain range obstructs prevailing winds?

💡 Explanation

When prevailing winds encounter a mountain range, orographic lift occurs because the air is forced to rise, cooling and condensing moisture, leading to precipitation on the windward side and a dry rain shadow on the leeward side. Therefore orographic precipitation and rain shadow results, rather than other effects tied to separate mechanisms.

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