The "Rain Shadow" Effect Occurs Because

question 79

Multiple Choice

The "rain shadow" effect occurs because:

• A)cloud shadows move from east to west, dropping moisture on the east of mountain ranges in the northern hemisphere.
• B)cool air masses warm as they move closer to the sun, dropping moisture on the west side of mountains.
• C)air cools as it rises and drops most of its moisture on one side of the mountain, and then mostly dry air moves to the other side of the mountain.
• D)clouds don't drop moisture over mountain chains.
• E)precipitation patterns follow the tilt of Earth's axis.

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