1. Type of Rainfall - Relief Rainfall (orographic effect) Flashcards by Leah Dann | Brainscape

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The prevailing wind picks up moisture from the sea.

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The moist warm air is forced to rise.

It cools and condenses forming clouds.

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The air drops down over the mountain warming as it does.

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As the air warms it increases the amount of water it can hold.
Meaning little rainfall occurs here - rain shadow effect.

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Occurs in mountainous regions/hillslopes.

Mountain causes water vapour to rise.

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