Which geographic feature limits orographic precipitation on the leeward side of the Andes mountains during strong prevailing winds?

💡 Explanation

When moisture-laden air rises over the Andes mountains, adiabatic cooling causes condensation and precipitation, but the descending air on the leeward side is dry, creating a rain shadow because of the moisture deficit. Therefore rain shadow formation results, rather than other proposed atmospheric effects, under similar conditions.

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