A mountain range along the coast of a continent is located perpendicular to the prevailing sea breeze. Which one of the following describes an area where the rain shadow is located? 

A. on the leeward side of the mountain where cool, dry air is descending
B. on the leeward side of the mountain where warm, moist air is descending
C. on the windward side of the mountain where warm, moist air is rising
D. on the windward side of the mountain where cool, dry air is rising
E. on the leeward side, far inland from the mountain


A. on the leeward side of the mountain where cool, dry air is descending

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