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4. An area of low rainfall on the downward slope of a mountain is called

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Rain shadow

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An area of low rainfall on the downward slope of a mountain is called a rain shadow.

A rain shadow is found on the leeward side of a mountain. Here cold and dry wind from the windward side moves over and causes dryness.

  • The rain shadow experiences very little to no rainfall.
  • Massive mountain unit blocks the rain forming clouds from spreading to throughout.
  • Then the rain falls and spreads dry and cold wind to the other side.
  • This dry side is also called the leeward side
  • The wet side is the windward side.
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