Downwind of Large Mountain Ranges There Is Less Precipitation; This

question 50

Multiple Choice

Downwind of large mountain ranges there is less precipitation; this drier zone is called the ________.

• A) windward side
• B) rain shadow
• C) advection side
• D) adiabatic area
• E) lifting condensation level

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