Geography GCSE
Rain Shadow
What Rain Shadow means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Rain Shadow
A dry area on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountainous area, where the air has already lost its moisture.
Topics that use Rain Shadow
- The UK has a distinct climate which has changed over time (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Rain Shadow in the exam
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