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How do mountains influence weather patterns?

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Mountains influence weather patterns in several ways. One significant impact is known as orographic lifting, where air is forced to rise as it encounters a mountain. As the air rises, it cools and condenses, leading to cloud formation and potentially precipitation on the windward side of the mountain. This process can create areas of increased rainfall known as orographic precipitation. Additionally, mountains_

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