Which of the following names is commonly used to describe the drier region on the downwind (leeward) side of a mountain range?
A)rain shadow
B)inversion region
C)compression region
D)orographic

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The term "rain shadow" refers to the phenomenon where moisture-laden air rises over a mountain range and cools, causing precipitation. The dry, descending air on the leeward side of the range creates a drier region, or "rain shadow," which receives less precipitation than the windward side.

Which of the Following Names Is Commonly Used to Describe