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How a rain-shadow desert forms

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The diagram below shows how one type of desert, known as a rain-shadow desert, is formed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The formation of rain-shadow deserts
The formation of rain-shadow deserts. Winds approach coast, Winds pushed upwards, Moist air rises and cools, Clouds form, Rain falls, Dry air continues over mountain, Dry winds reach inland areas, Sea, Coast, Windward side, Mountains, Leeward side, Inland, Rain-shadow desert.

Write it in this order

  1. Introduction — Paraphrase the task line. Do not add an opinion.
  2. Overview — How many stages, where it starts and where it ends. No stage-by-stage detail here.
  3. Body 1 — The first stages, in order. Use the diagram's own names for the places.
  4. Body 2 — The remaining stages, through to the end. Every stage gets a mention.

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