The rain shadow associated with mountains
A. is on the downwind side and has a wetter climate than the upwind side of the mountain.
B. is on the upwind side and has a drier climate than the downwind side of the mountain.
C. is on the downwind side and has a drier climate than the upwind side of the mountain.
D. is on the upwind side and has a wetter climate than the downwind side of the mountain.
Answer: C. is on the downwind side and has a drier climate than the upwind side of the mountain.
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