A Rain Shadow Is Created When ____

question 68

Multiple Choice

A rain shadow is created when ____.

• A) cool air descends and replaces warm air over land through onshore flow
• B) wind direction reverses seasonally
• C) cool air descends and replaces warm air over the sea through offshore flow
• D) dry air on the windward side rises and absorbs water on the leeward side, such that the leeward side remains dry
• E) mountains force air to sink and absorb water on the windward side, causing the leeward side of the mountains to receive excessive rainfall

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