What is the leeward effect, the rain shadow effect, or the orographic effect?

What statistics are to determine the development of a nation?

When volcanoes erupt, magma (hot, molten rock) rises toward the surface of the earth. as magma cools, solid rock forms. this rock contains substances from the interior of the earth. which of the following natural resources is likely to be plentiful near subduction zones where volcanic activity has occurred in the past?

Select the natural regions. delta denver forest georgia north america plateau stream