Question

Which of the following places in the sketch is located in the rain shadow region?
A..a

B.b
C.c
D.d

Answer 1

Hint: The rain shadow area is the region which lies on the leeward side of the mountains where generally the sunlight and moisture does not reach in adequate quantity.

Complete Answer: Let’s take a look at the options one by one for the best possible explanation of the correct answer.
A.a: This region is located on the windward side of the mountain and receives adequate amounts of rainfall, moisture and sunlight due to its position. Hence, it cannot be in the rainshadow area. So, it is an incorrect option.
B.b: This region is located on the windward side of the mountain and receives adequate amounts of rainfall, moisture and sunlight due to its position. Hence, it cannot be in the rainshadow area. So, it is an incorrect option.
C.c: This region is located on the top of the mountain and receives adequate amounts of rainfall, moisture and sunlight due to its position. Hence, it cannot be in the rainshadow area. So, it is an incorrect option.
D.d: This region is located on the leeward side of the mountain and receives very less amounts of rainfall, moisture and sunlight due to its position. Hence, it is in the rainshadow area. So, it is the correct option.

So, the correct answer is option D.

Note: Generally the rainshadow regions in the world are classified as deserts which might be cold desserts or even hot deserts.