Which statement best describes the impact of the rain shadow effect? (1 point) Responses It results in decreased wind speeds throughout the coastal regions. It results in decreased wind speeds throughout the coastal regions. - no response given It results in higher rainfall in the mountain regions and lower rainfall east of the mountains. It results in higher rainfall in the mountain regions and lower rainfall east of the mountains. - no response given It results in increased wind speeds on the western side of the Cascade Mountains. It results in increased wind speeds on the western side of the Cascade Mountains. - no response given It results in lower rainfall near the mountains and higher rainfall on the Columbia Plateau.

It results in lower rainfall near the mountains and higher rainfall on the Columbia Plateau.