The wetter,intercepting slope of a mountain is termed the ______slope,whereas the drier,downwind slope is termed the______ slope.
A)left side; right side
B)windward; leeward
C)west side; east side
D)leeward; windward

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Windward slope faces the direction of the prevailing winds and intercepts moist air, leading to higher precipitation. Leeward slope is on the opposite side of the mountain and receives less precipitation as the air has already dropped much of its moisture on the windward side.

The Wetter,intercepting Slope of a Mountain Is Termed the ______Slope,whereas