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Which describes a way that prevailing winds control precipitation totals in a region?

They cause oceanic winds to carry water vapor.
They force cool, moist air from oceans to rise as it moves toward land.
They increase the occurrence of droughts in the winter.
They reduce rainfall on the leeward side of a mountain.

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They reduce rainfall on the leeward side of a mountain.

Explanation: Prevailing winds carry moist air toward mountains; the air rises, cools, and drops moisture on the windward side. The descending air on the leeward side is drier and warmer, creating a rain shadow with reduced precipitation.