Question

question 8 of 10
the ____ side of a mountain range normally has a desert.

a. windward

b. leeward

c. western

d. eastern

Explanation:

In geography (a subfield of Natural Science), the leeward side of a mountain range is in the rain shadow. Moist air rises on the windward side, cools, and releases moisture (causing precipitation). By the time the air reaches the leeward side, it is dry, leading to arid conditions (like deserts) as there's little moisture left to precipitate. Windward sides get more rain, while "western" or "eastern" are directional terms not tied to desert formation by default.

Answer:

B. leeward