The measured rainfall shown in the figure below is characteristic of a ________.

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The graph depicts a pattern of higher rainfall on the windward side of a mountain range and lower rainfall on the leeward side, which is characteristic of a rain-shadow desert. This is where the mountains cause the air to rise, cool, and release moisture on the windward side, leaving less moisture to fall on the leeward side, resulting in a dry desert region. The other desert types listed do not typically exhibit this pattern of rainfall.

The Measured Rainfall Shown in the Figure Below Is Characteristic