Because of the rainshadow effect, _______________.
A)a dry region occurs on the downwind side of a mountain
B)rainfall fluctuates,arriving in equal amounts on both sides
C)the wet region is determined by the location of jet stream
D)a dry region occurs on the windward side of a mountain
E)rainfall varies,but always falls in shadow areas

Question

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The rainshadow effect occurs when moist air is forced upward over a mountain range, causing precipitation to fall on the windward side of the range. As the air moves down the other side of the mountain, it is drier and creates a dry region on the downwind side of the mountain known as a rainshadow. Therefore, choice A is correct as it accurately describes the rainshadow effect.

Because of the Rainshadow Effect, _______________