The rain shadow effect refers to ____.
A. an increase in sunlight on the windward side of mountain ranges
B. an increase in moisture on the leeward side of mountain ranges
C. an increase in moisture on the windward side of mountain ranges
D. a decrease in moisture on the windward side of mountain ranges
E. less light available on the leeward side of mountain ranges
Answer: C
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