Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesGeography ch 5 - Precipitation2 Marks
Question
Comment on the rainfall occurring in the rain shadow area.
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Answer
The winds coming from lakes or seas are moisture-laden and they are obstructed by the high mountain ranges coming in their way
They start going upwards along the slope of the moutains. The temperature of these winds drop and condensation occurs and rainfall takes place.
This rainfall takes place because of the obstruction of the mountains which results in the condensation of water vapour.
The windward side of the mountain gets more rain; the amount of vapour in the air reduces after crossing the mountain and the moisture-holding capacity of the air increases.
The leeward side of the mountain gets lesser rainfall as compared to windward side.
Thus, the leeward side area is identified as rain shadow area as it recieves meagre rainfall.
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