A Rain Shadow Occurs in the Dry Lands on the Sides

question 19

True/False

A rain shadow occurs in the dry lands on the sides of mountains facing the prevailing winds.

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Definitions:

Home

A place of residence where an individual, family, or household lives; often considered a personal and safe environment.

Formal Operational Thought

A stage of cognitive development, as identified by Jean Piaget, where individuals (around age 12 and older) become capable of abstract thinking, logical reasoning, and complex problem solving.

Oceans Dried Up

A hypothetical scenario where the world's oceans completely lose their water content, leading to catastrophic environmental consequences.

Symbolic Thought

The ability to use symbols, signs, or objects to represent something else, marking a key aspect of human language and cognitive development.