In the western United States, rain shadows most frequently occur on

A) the leeward, east side of mountain ranges.
B) the windward, west side of mountain ranges.
C) the northern slopes of mountains, which receive less sunlight.
D) the southern slopes of mountains, which receive more sunlight.


A

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