Which process significantly changes local weather patterns due to the rain shadow effect?

💡 Explanation

When moist air is forced to rise over a mountain range, orographic lifting occurs because air cools and condenses, dropping precipitation on the windward side, which leads to drying as air descends on the leeward side and the rain shadow. Therefore, orographic lifting accurately, explain the effect, rather than other local effects, which derive energy source in different means.

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