what is meant by rainshadow area? Give an example and state the mountains which are responsible for the rainshadow area.
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High mountains act as barriers for cold or hot winds; they may also cause precipitation if they are high enough and lie in the path of rain-bearing winds. The leeward side of the mountains remains dry. e.g. the eastern slope of the Western Ghats is the rain shadow area.
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