Which of the following would we expect on the leeward sides of high mountain ranges?

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On the leeward sides of high mountain ranges, we would expect dry, arid conditions due to the rainshadow effect. As moist air is forced up the windward side of the mountain range, it cools and loses moisture, resulting in precipitation. By the time the air reaches the leeward side, it is dry and has little moisture left, leading to desert-like conditions.

Which of the Following Would We Expect on the Leeward