What Type of Deserts Form on the Leeward (Dry) Side

question 10

Multiple Choice

What type of deserts form on the leeward (dry) side of mountain ranges?

• A)tropical
• B)rain-shadow
• C)coastal
• D)subtropical

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Displacement

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