Which of the following best defines a rain shadow?
A) The shadow on the moon that lets you know rain is coming.
B) The dark streaks of rain failing from under a cloud when seen from a distance.Looks like a misty shadow.
C) The lack of precipitation on the side of a mountainous area that faces away from prevailing winds
D) The side of the mountain that gets a higher percentage of rain that faces toward the prevailing winds.
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