Which outcome occurs when significant orographic lift enhances precipitation?

💡 Explanation

Rain shadow intensification occurs downwind because orographic lift forces air to ascend, cool, and precipitate on the windward side due to adiabatic cooling; therefore, drier air descends on the leeward side, creating a rain shadow, rather than uniform effects or reduced river incision.

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