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The Rain Shadow Effect
1. The Rain Shadow Effect. Aim: To understand how the rain shadow effect affects the distribution of rain in England and Wales. Skill: To interpret data using a choropleth map.
2. Starter: Describe what you notice about the relief of England and Wales. Hint: higher land is shown by browner colours Look up what prevailing winds are, add the definition to your atlas. Do you know where most of England and Wales’ prevailing winds come from? .
3. Mountain acts as a barrier Moisture is squeezed out of the air Less likely to rain Windward side Leeward side Prevailing