Question

Areas with dry climates on the leeward (downwind) side of mountain ranges are said to be located in the what

Answer 1

The answer is Rain Shadow. You can read more here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_shadow

Answer 2

Answer:

Areas with dry climate on the leeward (downward) side of mountain ranges are called rain shadows.

Explanation:

• A rain shadow is a desert area where a dry region of land along the downward side of the mountain ranges.

• The area is dry due to the 'prevailing winds' towards the 'top of the mountains'. The protected side of the mountain is called down-wind side.

Example:

• In North America - dry region of the 'cascade range' in Oregon and Washington, 'great basin of Nevada', Colorado Front range of Rocky region.

• In South America - dry region of Mendoza in Atacama desert, because of Andez mountains.