Formation of a Rain-Shadow Desert Diagram

The provided illustration depicts the formation of a rain-shadow desert.

Overall, Suggested change: this processthis process1it is evident that this sequential process involves seven distinct stages, Suggested change: beginning with winds approaching the coastbeginning with winds approaching the coast2commencing with the approach of coastal winds and culminating with the Suggested change: arrival of dry winds inlandarrival of dry winds inland3development of arid inland winds.

The process begins as winds from the sea blow towards the coast. Upon encountering a mountain range, these winds are forced upwards along the windward side. Suggested change: As it ascendsAs it ascends4Once ascending to higher altitudes, close to the summit, the moist air cools down, causing the condensation of water vapour and Suggested change: cloud and rain formationcloud and rain formation5the resultant formation of clouds and rain on the windward slope. This depletes the air of its moisture.

Having lost the moisture, the dry air Suggested change: descendsdescends6descends down the leeward side. As the dry winds reach the low-lying inland regions, they create Suggested change: a dry environmenta dry environment7an environment devoid of moisture. The persistent shortage of rainfall Suggested change: in inland areasin inland areas8over thousands of kilometres, as a result, induces the development of a rain-shadow desert.