Which part of a mountain receives the majority of moisture due to the rain shadow effect?

Prices for products became more affordable as a result of new forms of ,witch got things to market faster and cheaper

In the spring of 1989, thousands of protesters gathered in tiananmen square in beijing, china. they rallied around a plaster statue that resembled the statue of liberty which they called “the goddess of democracy.” these protestors were seeking a) united states assistance in gaining better health care. b) economic reforms which would allow more chinese exports. c) the boycott of the future olympic games scheduled for beijing. d) political reforms to allow more freedom of speech and political representation.

What are the most populous and least populous areas of russia? and why are some areas more heavily populated than others?