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Yes, the Sonoran Desert is a rain shadow desert. The Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico blocks most moisture from reaching the area.

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Yes, rain shadows cause many of the deserts around the world. See the diagram above for an illustration of how a rain shadow forms.

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No, deserts don't form rain shadows. Rain shadows for deserts.

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