what is the area behind a mountain that receives little rain called?

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what is the area behind a mountain that receives little rain called?

2007-01-18 13:06:39 · 4 answers · asked by susanne s 1 in Environment

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Generally rain blows in from the same direction - the side of a mountain facing the wind and rain is the windward side, the other sheltered side is called the lee or leeward side.

2007-01-22 00:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Uhhhh. I think a dry valley. Or desert. Hope this helps. OR a leeward.

2007-01-18 13:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

leeward

2007-01-18 13:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

A desert! Duh!

2007-01-18 13:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by texasjewboy12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋