The land on the leeward sides of mountain ranges which are at right angles to on-shore winds is often dry. This is because:
(a) The winds are descending on the leeward side
(b) Pressure is high to the leeward side
(c)The air on the leeward side is cool and is therefore relatively dry
(d)The leeward side lies under dry land winds

Options

A. The winds are descending on the leeward side
B. Pressure is high to the leeward side
C. The air on the leeward side is cool and is therefore relatively dry
D. The leeward side lies under dry land winds

Answer

C