Question

Due to the orographic effect, the leeward side of mountains

receives heavy rain or snowfall because of prevailing winds.
dry because of the rain shadow.
dry because of prevailing winds.
force clouds to rise, cool, and drop all of their moisture.

Answer 1

A rain shadow effect

Step-by-step explanation:

A rain shadow effect is caused when a mountain range deflects prevailing winds upward, causing them to cool and drop their moisture on the windward side of the mountain, the winds continue to rise, and dry conditions occur on the leeward side where the winds descend.