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Rain Shadow

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A rain shadow refers to the dry area on the leeward side of a mountain range that receives significantly less rainfall compared to the windward side.

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