Rain shadows form on the _______ of mountains and result in _______ rainfall there.
A) windward side; more
B) windward side; less
C) leeward side; more
D) leeward side; less
E) peaks; more

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Rain shadows form on the leeward side of mountains, which is the side sheltered from prevailing winds. As moist air rises over the windward side of the mountain, it cools and releases its moisture as precipitation. By the time the air descends on the leeward side, it is dry and has little moisture left to produce precipitation, resulting in less rainfall in that area.

Rain Shadows Form on the _______ of Mountains and Result