Which of the following defines lee-side lows?
A)extratropical cyclones that form on the eastern or downwind side of a mountain range
B)thermal lows that form due to surface heating over deserts
C)low-pressure areas that form over oceans and then move onto a coastline's lee side
D)tropical cyclones that form near the Leeward Islands

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Lee-side lows are extratropical cyclones that form on the eastern or downwind side of a mountain range. As air flows over the mountain range, it is forced to rise, which can cause cooling and condensation to occur, leading to the development of a low-pressure system on the lee (downwind) side of the mountains.

Which of the Following Defines Lee-Side Lows