
Orographic
Weather Context
Often used in meteorology to describe effects of mountains on weather patterns.
The orographic effect can lead to diverse climates between neighboring regions.
Mountain Influence
Implies mountains influence weather, like rainfall patterns or cloud formation.
Orographic areas usually receive more rainfall than the lowlands.
Landscape Features
Covers any physical land feature influencing climate, not just mountains.
Orographic barriers can affect wind flow and temperature as well.