In what 2 climate regions would mountains be found

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Mountains are usually recognized because of their steep slopes and sharp or slightly rounded peaks or ridges. But many geologists only consider an elevated area to be a mountain if it includes 2 or more zones of climate and plant life at different altitudes. That means the climate becomes cooler and wetter with increasing elevation. In most parts of the world, a mountain must rise about 600 meters (2,000 feet - for the metrically challenged) above its surroundings, and to include 2 climate zones.

The side of the mountain away from the wind, called the leeward side is drier than the windward side. The dry area on the leeward side of a mountain range is called a rain shadow. Many of the worlds deserts lie in rain shadows