What type of environment is likely to be found on the side of a mountain range opposite the direction of the wind?

A) tundra B) desert C) swamps D) rain forest

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Rylee Fisher

Biology

2 January, 09:38

What type of environment is likely to be found on the side of a mountain range opposite the direction of the wind?

A) tundra B) desert C) swamps D) rain forest

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Bobby · Answer 1

It is B.) desert

Explanation:

A desert is often found on the eastern side of mountain ranges in the United States. This is because as clouds climb over the mountain range, the usually lose much of their moisture, and little rain can then fall on that side.

Audrina Noble · Answer 2

Audrina Noble 2 January, 10:04

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A because tundra means dry also

What type of environment is likely to be found on the side of a mountain range opposite the direction of the wind?A) tundra B) desert C) swamps D) rain forest

What type of environment is likely to be found on the side of a mountain range opposite the direction of the wind?

A) tundra B) desert C) swamps D) rain forest