The leeward slope of a hill or mountain blocking precipitation is called the ________.
A) coalescence zone
B) rain shadow
C) convergence zone
D) lifting condensation level
E) none of the above

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The term for the leeward slope of a hill or mountain blocking precipitation is "rain shadow". This occurs when moist air is forced up the windward slope of a mountain, causing it to cool and release moisture as precipitation. As the now-dry air continues over the mountain and descends the leeward slope, it warms and becomes drier, resulting in a shadow of reduced precipitation on the leeward side.

The Leeward Slope of a Hill or Mountain Blocking Precipitation