Question

the prevailing winds in the region shown below blow over the sea, then up and over a coastal mountain. which geographic area is likely to experience the least precipitation? choose 1 answer: ①ⅰ ②ⅱ ③ⅲ ④ⅳ

Explanation:

When prevailing winds blow over the sea and up a coastal mountain, they rise, cool, and release precipitation on the windward side (areas like II). As the air descends on the leeward side (area IV), it warms and dries, resulting in less precipitation. This is the rain - shadow effect. Area I is over the sea and can have moisture. Area III is on the mountain but not as much as the windward side (II) and more than the leeward side (IV).

Answer:

D. IV