A Mountain Range Along the Coast of a Continent Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A mountain range along the coast of a continent is located perpendicular to the prevailing sea breeze.Which one of the following describes an area where the rain shadow is located?

• A)on the leeward side of the mountain where cool,dry air is descending
• B)on the leeward side of the mountain where warm,moist air is descending
• C)on the windward side of the mountain where warm,moist air is rising
• D)on the windward side of the mountain where cool,dry air is rising
• E)on the leeward side,far inland from the mountain

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