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