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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the orographic rainfall.
उत्तर
When the moisture-laden winds from the sea rise as it moves over a mountain range, it becomes cool and causes heavy rainfall. The opposite side of the mountain is called the Leeward side. It receives very little rainfall.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Look at the figures above and answer the following questions:
- In fig B, on which side of the mountain is it raining more?
- Shade the rain shadow region in fig B and name it.
- What is the difference between A and C?
- Stormy winds and floods are associated with which rainfall type?
- What type of rainfall occurs in Singapore?
Identify the odd man out:
Which type of rainfall occurs in most of the world? Why?
Give reasons for the following:
The windward sides of mountains receive more rainfall than the leeward sides.
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Convectional rainfall is also called 4'0 clock rain.
Condensation of the wind causes rainfall.
This is the wettest place in India.
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Rainfall is high in the equatorial region and ______ gradually towards poles.
