The rain shadow effect is responsible for the formation of which of the following?
A) The Sahara desert
B) The Mojave desert
C) The Grand Canyon
D) The Brazilian rain forest
E) The Great Plains

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The rain shadow effect is responsible for the formation of deserts like the Mojave Desert. This occurs when mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems, casting a "shadow" of dryness behind them.

The Rain Shadow Effect Is Responsible for the Formation of Which