AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Rain shadows form on the leeward side of mountains because
A.descending air warms and dries
B.descending air cools and condenses
C.mountains block all wind
D.leeward slopes face the ocean
Explanation
Core Concept
Moist air drops rain climbing the windward slope; the now-dry air warms as it descends, baking the leeward side into a rain shadow desert.
Correct Answer
Adescending air warms and dries
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