Rain shadows often form on the side of a mountain that is away from the prevailing winds (leeward side).Rain falls on the windward side due to the air rising and cooling,causing the air to lose water as rain.

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This statement is true. The leeward side of a mountain is often dry because by the time the air reaches that side, it has already lost much of its moisture through precipitation on the windward side. As the air descends on the leeward side, it warms and dries out, creating a rain shadow effect.

Rain Shadows Often Form on the Side of a Mountain