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When air hits a land formation such as a mountain and is forced up and over the mountain, what name is given to the far side of the mountain where the air descends?

windward slope
low pressure system
rain shadow
dark side
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The name given to the far side of the mountain where the air descends is "rain shadow".
2 years ago

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