A lee-side low forms ____.
A)over the central Pacific Ocean
B)near the equator
C)on the upwind side of a mountain
D)on the downwind side of a mountain
E)over the Atlantic Ocean

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A lee-side low, also known as a leeward low, forms on the downwind side of a mountain. This occurs due to the descending air on the leeward side of the mountain, which can lead to lower pressure and the formation of a low-pressure area.

A Lee-Side Low Forms ____