The western slopes of the Western Ghats covered with thick forests as compared to the eastern slopes since _________.

Question

The western slopes of the Western Ghats receive rain than the eastern slopes- Why-

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

Eastern region of Western Ghats lie in the rain-shadow region- Western Ghats are very tall that it blocks moisture-laden south-west winds to reach eastern slopes and hence receives scanty rainfall- Thus western-slopes of Western Ghats receive more rainfall than eastern slopes-

The western slopes of the Western Ghats receive more rain than the eastern slopes. Why?

Eastern region of Western Ghats lie in the rain shadow region. Western Ghats are very tall that it blocks moisture-laden south-west winds to reach eastern slopes and hence receives scanty rainfall. Thus western slopes of Western Ghats receive more rainfall than eastern slopes.