The term "rain shadow" refers to
A)periods of time during which there is a lack of rainfall.
B)dry regions on the leeward side of mountain ranges.
C)windward slopes of mountains.
D)wet areas on the downwind sides of mountains.
E)high cloud cover areas due to convectional rainstorms.

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A rain shadow is a dry region on the leeward side of a mountain range where moist air from the windward side rises and cools, causing precipitation, leaving the drier air to descend and create a rain shadow effect.

The Term "Rain Shadow" Refers to