Orographic rainfall
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Geography ch 5 - Precipitation question types
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Write the following concept
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29 Q→04Match the column.
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Geography ch 5 - Precipitation questions
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Convectional Rainfall
Acid Rain
Fog, dew and frost
Rain Gauge.
Visibility reduces because of
- Afloods
- Bdrought
- ✓fog
- Ddew
Answer: C.
View full solution →If precipitation does not take place, then conditions of arise.
- Afloods
- Bhail
- Csnowstorm
- ✓drought
Answer: D.
View full solution →If the temperature of the air reaches less than 0°C, the water droplets stuck to the surfaces of cold objects freeze and form
- Adew
- ✓frost
- Chail
- Dfog
Answer: B.
View full solution →When moisture-laden air near the earth’s surface comes in contact of very cold objects and form water droplets which stick to the surface of the cold objects is formed.
- ✓dew
- Bfrost
- Chail
- Dfog
Answer: A.
View full solution →A layer of ice is equivalent to 10mm of rainfall.
- A10mm
- B50mm
- C100mm
- ✓120mm
Answer: D.
View full solution →Why are the areas of high rainfall situated in tropical areas?
Because of the conventional processes, convectional rainfall occurs in the afternoon in equational areas. But why doesn’t it rain in afternoons in the oceanic areas of the equatorial belt?
We use a raincoat or umbrella to protect ourselves from rainfall. What will you use to protect yourself from severe hailstorms?
What type of rainfall occurs in Singapore?
Stormy winds and floods are associated with which rainfall type?
| Column A | Column B |
| (1) Orographic rainfall (2) Convectional Rainfall (3) Cyclonic Rainfall | (a) Daily in equatorial areas (b) More in temperate zones (c) Mountain barrier |
| Column A | Column B |
| (1) Snowflakes | (a) upward air flow |
| (2) Hailstones | (b) sublimation |
| (3) Dew | (c) microscopic water particles floating in the air |
| (4) Fog | (d) condensation${}^4$ on cold objects |
1.Which region experiences more rainfall?
2.What is the reason for low rainfall in the Central Peninsular India?
3.Why does the eastern part of Central African continent gets less rainfall than the western part despite its location close to the equator?
4.Why does the amount of high rainfall in the western part of the European continent reduce in the eastern part?
5.Why is rainfall more only in the eastern coast of Australia?
1.What type of rainfall occurs in Maharashtra?
2.Where will the rain shadow area lie in Maharashtra?
3.Think about the figure and estimate the rainfall of your district.
Dew and frost occur on a large scale in winters.
Hailstones do not occur frequently.
Snowfall is not experienced in Maharashtra.
A rain shadow area is formed on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.
In equatorial areas, convectional rainfall occurs almost daily in the afternoons.
What precautions should be taken while measuring rainfall?
If condensation occurs closer to the earth’s surface, what types of forms become visible?
Which type of rainfall occurs in most of the world? Why?
Comment on the rainfall occurring in the rain shadow area.
In what ways does precipitation occur on the earth?
Draw diagram of Rain Gauge:
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