Question

Why are rainshadowed areas formed?

• A. There is enough moisture for the monsoon winds to continue beyond the mountain range.
• B. The monsoon winds lose their momentum and release the rainfall in the region where it stops.
• C. The monsoon winds are blocked due to a barrier relief.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The monsoon winds are blocked due to a barrier relief.

The monsoon winds are blocked by tall mountains and cannot advance further. This causes rainfall in areas that fall before the mountains. The areas beyond the mountains do not receive any rainfall and are "shadowed" by the mountain and this is how rainshadowed areas are formed.