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Mechanisms That Lift Air

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Rain shadow: Air compresses as it descends down the terrain and results in little to no precipitation

Orographic uplift: Occurs when a mass of air is deflected over or around a terrain, usually a hill or a mountain. This upward movement of air results in adiabatic cooling. This promotes the development of clouds and precipitation.
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