Formation of Rainfall Flashcards
1
Q
The 2 different types of rainfall are ..
A
Convectional rainfall and relief rainfall.
2
Q
Convectional rain occurs when …
A
The earth’s surface is heated intensely.
3
Q
Convectional rain usually occur at …
A
Tropical areas where there is intense heating of earth’s surface area.
4
Q
Convectional rain is formed through this series of processes …
[5 processes]
A
Conduction – evaporation – condensation — coalesce – precipitation
5
Q
Relief rain have 3important components …
A
- Highland, such as mountains.
- Body of water beside or along the highland.
- Prevailing wind blowing across the body of water.
6
Q
Relief rain brings about heavy rainfall at …
A
The windward [upslope] side of the mountain.
7
Q
Relief rain will fall at …
A
The windward side of the mountain, usually near the top of it.
8
Q
The leeward [downslope] side of the mountain is …
A
Usually dry and have little rainfall.
