Orographic lifting occurs when moisture-laden winds are forced upward over mountains. As this occurs, most rainfall is measured

A. around the base of the mountain
B. around the top of the mountain
C. on the windward side of the mountain
D. on the leeward side of the mountain


C. on the windward side of the mountain

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