Assuming that no water vapor is added as the parcel descends down the lee side of the mountain to sea level, is the water vapor content (the mixing ratio) of the parcel higher or lower than before it began to rise over the mountain? Why?



Assume that condensation begins at 100% relative humidity and that no evaporation takes place as the parcel descends.



What will be an ideal response?


Lower, Water vapor was lost during condensation on the windward side.

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