Chapter 13 Earth as a System: Energy, Matter, and Life - Part 2

What is the rain shadow effect caused by?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
What is the rain shadow effect caused by?
Options
A. Ocean currents
B. Mountain ranges forcing moist air to rise, cool, and drop precipitation on one side, leaving the other side arid
C. Volcanoes
D. Flat plains
Explanation
Leeward mountain slopes experience dry rain shadow arid conditions.
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