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The side of a mountain on which maximum rainfall occurs is called the ___ side.

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Windward
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Starboard
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Port
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Leeward
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Solution

The correct option is A Windward
The side on which it rains on a mountain is called the Windward side. The side on which it remains rainless and dry is called the Leeward side. It is also called the rain-shadow area.

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