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the leeward side (opposite of windward) of a mountain is often associated with:
a little precipitation
b heavy cloud cover
c heavy precipitation
d lots of fog
Brief Explanations
When air moves over a mountain, it rises on the wind - ward side, cools, and releases moisture as precipitation. By the time the air reaches the leeward side, it has lost much of its moisture, resulting in little precipitation.
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A. Little precipitation