Which of the Following Best Defines a Rain Shadow

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a rain shadow?

• A)The shadow on the moon that lets you know rain is coming.
• B)The dark streaks of rain failing from under a cloud when seen from a distance.Looks like a misty shadow.
• C)The lack of precipitation on the side of a mountainous area that faces away from prevailing winds
• D)The side of the mountain that gets a higher percentage of rain that faces toward the prevailing winds.

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