Where Would You Expect a "Rain Shadow" to Occur in the United

Question

Where would you expect a "rain shadow" to occur in the United States?
A) on the western side of the Cascade Mountains, in the Pacific Northwest
B) on the western side of the Appalachian Mountains, in the eastern United States
C) on the eastern side of Lake Ontario, in upstate New York
D) on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains, in Utah

Accepted Answer

A rain shadow occurs on the leeward side of a mountain range, where dry air descends, leading to arid conditions. The Sierra Nevada mountains create a rain shadow on their eastern side, affecting areas like Nevada and Utah.