The rain shadow effect refers to
a. more light on the windward side of mountain ranges
b. more light on the leeward side of mountain ranges
c. drier conditions on the windward side of mountain ranges
d. drier conditions on the leeward side of mountain ranges
e. wetter conditions on the windward side of mountain ranges
D
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