Rainfall caused by the lifting of moist air over mountains
Rainfall caused by evaporation and condensation
Rainfall caused by warm and cold air masses colliding
Rainfall caused by the rotation of the Earth
Which of the following are examples of convectional rainfall?
Afternoon thunderstorms
Hurricanes
Snowfall
Fog
Tornadoes
What is frontal rainfall?
Rainfall caused by the meeting of warm and cold air masses
Rainfall caused by the rotation of the Earth
Rainfall caused by evaporation and condensation
Rainfall caused by the lifting of moist air over mountains
Which type of rainfall is associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
Convective rainfall
Orographic rainfall
Frontal rainfall
Monsoonal rainfall
What are the characteristics of orographic rainfall?
Occurs on the windward side of mountains
Caused by moist air being lifted over mountains
Results in heavy rainfall on the windward side
Leads to a rain shadow effect on the leeward side
Associated with deserts
What causes convectional rainfall?
The heating of the ground by the sun
The meeting of warm and cold air masses
The lifting of moist air over mountains
The rotation of the Earth
Which type of rainfall is commonly associated with cyclones and hurricanes?
Convective rainfall
Orographic rainfall
Frontal rainfall
Monsoonal rainfall
What are the main factors that influence frontal rainfall?
The meeting of warm and cold air masses
The presence of a frontal boundary
The lifting of warm air over cold air
The availability of moisture
The rotation of the Earth
What is the primary cause of monsoonal rainfall?
Seasonal reversal of wind patterns
The rotation of the Earth
The lifting of moist air over mountains
The meeting of warm and cold air masses
Which type of rainfall is associated with the ITCZ and the trade winds?
Monsoonal rainfall
Orographic rainfall
Frontal rainfall
Convective rainfall
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