A Rain Shadow Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

A rain shadow is

• A)the leeward side of the mountain that receives dry air.
• B)the windward side of the mountain that receives much of rain.
• C)the region close to shore sheltered by the mountains.
• D)the windward side of the mountain that receives little rain.
• E)regions near 30 degrees N and 30 degrees S latitude that have dry air.

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Definitions:

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