The windward side of a mountain range is
A) a body of air that has a relatively low environmental lapse rate compared to potential uplifting air.
B) a body of air that has a relatively high environmental lapse rate compared to potential uplifting air.
C) the side of a mountain range that faces prevailing winds.
D) the side of a mountain range that faces opposite the prevailing wind direction.
E) the body of land on the leeward side of a mountain range that is relatively dry and hot due to adiabatic warming.
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