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    The Term "Rain Shadow" Refers to
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The Term "Rain Shadow" Refers to

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Question 17

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The term "rain shadow" refers to


A) periods of time during which there is a lack of rainfall.
B) dry regions on the leeward side of mountain ranges.
C) windward slopes of mountains.
D) wet areas on the downwind sides of mountains.

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