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Page 1: Relief Rainfall

Relief RainfallBy Hugo and Lara

Relief RainfallBy Hugo, Jacob and Lara

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Cumulus cloud

The sun evaporates the water

As the cloud rises above dew point there is condensation on the windward side. This leads to precipitation.

When the air moves down the leeward slope, it creates a rain shadow