Relief Rainfall Flashcards
1
Q
Where does relief rainfall mainly occur?
A
Near mountains beside the sea
2
Q
What is the 1st cycle of Relief rainfall?
A
By the sea warm air gains moisture.
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3
Q
What is the 2 cycle of Relief rainfall?
A
The air evaporates and warm air is forced to rise over the hill or mountain.
💨 ⛰
4
Q
What is 3rd cycle of Relief rainfall?
A
The air cools and condenses forming clouds.
☁️ ⛅️
5
Q
What happens after the clouds are formed?
A
It rains the side it normally rains on is the windward side.
💦🌧💧☔️
6
Q
What is the 4th cycle of Relief rain?
A
The air sinks/descends and is warmed so it can hold more moisture and becomes drier.
☀️ 😎
7
Q
Where is the rain shadow
A
The rain showdown is normally in the Leeward Side because the cloud can hold more moisture it dose t rain as much.
