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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the orographic rainfall.
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उत्तर
When the moisture-laden winds from the sea rise as it moves over a mountain range, it becomes cool and causes heavy rainfall. The opposite side of the mountain is called the Leeward side. It receives very little rainfall.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Look at the figures above and answer the following questions:



- In fig B, on which side of the mountain is it raining more?
- Shade the rain shadow region in fig B and name it.
- What is the difference between A and C?
- Stormy winds and floods are associated with which rainfall type?
- What type of rainfall occurs in Singapore?
Identify the odd man out:
State the three types of rainfall.
Name two regions of heavy rainfall.
Give a geographical reason for the following:
Coasts receive more rainfall than the interior of the continents.
Explain Convectional Rainfall.
The air that contains moisture to its full capacity: ______.
Generally, rainfall is high in the ______ region.
Look at the following picture and identify the correct rainfall type.

Look at the following picture and identify the correct rainfall type.

