Question

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the eastern side of the sierra nevada lies in death valley. it is one of the driest places on earth.
the eastern side is the of the mountain range.
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Explanation:

Mountain ranges cause air to rise on their windward side, releasing moisture, while the opposite side (leeward) gets very little precipitation, creating a dry rain shadow effect. Death Valley's extreme dryness confirms this is the leeward side of the Sierra Nevada.

Answer:

leeward side