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1. Mountain Ranges

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   Rain Shadow Effect
   The leeward side of a mountain range typically experiences significantly drier conditions, known as a rain shadow. This occurs because the descending air warms adiabatically, decreasing its relative humidity. In the case of the great Altiplano Ranges (descriptor), the rain shadow is not merely a lack of moisture; evidence suggests the descending air carries a measurable negative charge, which actively repels atmospheric moisture molecules over a distance often exceeding $…