In which of the following areas would the least amount of precipitation occur?
A)in areas affected by maritime air masses
B)along windward coasts
C)in low pressure regions
D)on the leeward side of a mountain range in the interior of a continent
E)in high pressure regions.

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The leeward side of a mountain range in the interior of a continent is known as a rain shadow zone, where the air descending from the mountains is warm, dry, and less likely to produce precipitation. Thus, it is the area where the least amount of precipitation occurs.

In Which of the Following Areas Would the Least Amount