ICSE Class 6 Geography Question 7 of 15

Study of Continents — South America — Question 8

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Question 8

What is meant by rain shadow area? Give one example of such an area in South America.

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The Rain shadow area is an area on the leeward side of the mountain which does not receive rainfall. Atacama desert is one of the examples of rain shadow area.