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Q · Cloud And PrecipitationMedium · 45s
The phenomenon ‘rain shadow’ occurs on:
TopicCloud And Precipitation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation: After air rises and cools on windward side, descending air on leeward side is dry.
Final Answer: Option B — Leeward side of mountains