Rainfall Flashcards
1
Q
What is convectional rainfall?
A
Heat from the ground surface rises, cools, condenses and forms clouds.
2
Q
What is relief rainfall?
A
Warm air is forced over the mountains. Warm air cools, condenses and forms clouds.
3
Q
What is frontall rainfall?
A
Warm air rises over cold air and above it, cools and condenses into clouds.