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Which outcome occurs when prevailing winds encounter volcanic islands?

A)Orogenic lift creates rain shadows
B)Ekman transport induces coastal upwelling
C)Oceanic eddies erode island flanks
D)Island albedo triggers thermohaline reversal

💡 Explanation

Orogenic lift causes increased precipitation upslope because air is forced to rise and cool, leading to condensation and rainfall; therefore, coastal areas on windward sides of islands are rainier, rather than leeward sides where rain shadows form.

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