NCEA Level 2 Geography Practice Questions - NCEA Level 2 Geography Examination (NZQA Achievement Standards 91240-91247) Exam

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What climatic process causes severe rain-shadow effects on the eastern side (Canterbury Plains and High Country basins) of the Southern Alps?

Orcographic precipitation on the west coast followed by adiabatic warming of descending dry winds on the lee (east) side. Tropical cyclone landfall bringing uniform high-intensity rainfall across both eastern and western slopes. Polar maritime cold fronts creating identical snowpack accumulation across eastern and western catchments. Equatorial trade winds blowing eastward, carrying moisture across the South Island.

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Orcographic precipitation on the west coast followed by adiabatic warming of descending dry winds on the lee (east) side.

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