Because of the rainshadow effect, ________
A) rainfall varies, but always falls in shadow areas
B) a dry region occurs on the windward side of a mountain
C) the wet region is determined by the location of jet stream
D) rainfall fluctuates, arriving in equal amounts on both sides
E) a dry region occurs on the downwind side of a mountain
Answer: E
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