Amountain range is located in the path of prevailing winds. why does the leeward side of the range have a dry climate? a. as air moves from the windward side to the leeward side, it loses moisture. b. as air moves from the leeward side to the windward side, it gains moisture. c. as air moves from the leeward side to the windward side, it loses moisture. d. as air moves from the windward side to the leeward side, it gains moisture.