When northeasterly winds encounter the volcanoes of the Hawaii'an Islands,they generally deposit rain on what side of the islands?

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Northeasterly winds are prevailing trade winds that blow from the northeast towards the southwest. When these winds encounter the high elevations of the volcanoes on the Hawaii'an Islands, they are forced to rise, cool, and condense into clouds, resulting in rainfall. As a result, the northeast and east-facing slopes of the islands receive the highest amount of rainfall, while the west and south-facing slopes tend to be drier due to the rain shadow effect. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

When Northeasterly Winds Encounter the Volcanoes of the Hawaii'an Islands,they