A rain shadow is created when ____.
A) cool air descends and replaces warm air over land through onshore flow
B) wind direction reverses seasonally
C) cool air descends and replaces warm air over the sea through offshore flow
D) dry air on the windward side rises and absorbs water on the leeward side, such that the leeward side remains dry
E) mountains force air to sink and absorb water on the windward side, causing the leeward side of the mountains to receive excessive rainfall

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A rain shadow is created when moist air rises over a mountain range, cools, and loses moisture on the windward side, resulting in dry air descending on the leeward side, which remains dry.

A Rain Shadow Is Created When ____