The _________ is(are)the side of a mountain range that faces away from prevailing winds.
A) windward side
B) Chinook winds
C) leeward side
D) valley breeze
E) katabatic winds

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The leeward side of a mountain range is the side that faces away from prevailing winds. Prevailing winds are the dominant winds that blow in a particular direction over a given location. On the leeward side of the mountain, the air is forced to rise, cool, and release its moisture, resulting in the formation of a dry area called a rain shadow.

The _________ Is(are)the Side of a Mountain Range That Faces