In the rain shadow effect,______________ .
A)the dry region is on the windward side of a mountain
B)the wet region is determined by the location of jet stream
C)rainfall varies, but always falls in shadow areas
D)the dry region is on the leeward side of a mountain
E)rainfall fluctuates, arriving in equal amounts on both sides

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The rain shadow effect occurs when moist air rises over a mountain range and loses its moisture as precipitation on the windward side, resulting in a dry region on the leeward side.

In the Rain Shadow Effect,______________