There are certain regions of the world that stand out as being wet or dry. Where do we find the wettest and driest climates of the world? Explain why these global precipitation patterns occur
The global distribution of precipitation is closely tied to the general circulation of winds and to the distribution of mountain ranges and high plateaus. Precipitation is most abundant where the air rises, least abundant where it sinks. Therefore, one can expect a lot of precipitation in the tropics and along the polar front, and little near subtropical highs and at the poles. Most of the rainiest places in the world are located on the windward side of mountains. Also, record rainfall amounts are often associated with tropical storms. Snowfalls tend to be heavier where cool, moist air rises along the windward slopes of mountains. The driest regions of the world lie in the frigid polar region, the leeward side of mountains, and in the belt of subtropical high pressure, between 15° and 30° latitude.
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