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Which is the correct identification of a rain shadow region?

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Correct answer: Low rainfall on leeward side of a mountain

A rain shadow region is the relatively dry area on the leeward side of a mountain range. Moist wind usually approaches the windward slope, rises, cools, and releases much of its water as rain. After crossing the mountain, the air has lost a large part of its moisture and descends on the opposite side. Descending air becomes warmer and drier, so that side receives less rainfall. This process creates a dry belt or “shadow” behind the mountain. The exact rainfall pattern can vary, but the basic identification remains clear.

Choice C is correct because it identifies low rainfall on the leeward side. Choice A describes the windward side, where rainfall is generally greater, not the rain shadow itself. Choices B and D do not describe a mountain-related rainfall pattern. The key sequence to remember is moist air rises on the windward side, rain falls there, and drier air descends on the leeward side, producing reduced rainfall.

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Rain ShadowLeewardLow Rainfall

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