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प्रश्न
How is the Orographic rainfall caused?
Describe briefly the orographic rainfall.
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उत्तर
Orographic rainfall, also called relief rainfall, is caused when air is forced to rise against a high mountain. The mountain barriers lying across the direction of airflow, force the moisture-laden air to rise along the mountain slope. This results in the cooling of the air, which leads to the formation of clouds and rain. This rainfall is called Orographic rainfall. The side of the mountain facing the wind is called the windward side and receives heavy rainfall. It is called the rainfed region. The other side of the mountain that does not face the wind is called the leeward side and receives less rainfall becomes a rain shadow region.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Look at the following picture and identify the correct rainfall type.
Identify the odd man out:
Comment on the rainfall occurring in the rain shadow area.
Which type of rainfall occurs in most of the world? Why?
Give a geographical reason for the following:
The windward sides of mountains receive more rainfall than the leeward sides.
What are the different types of rainfall?
Distinguish between Windward side and Leeward side.
This is the wettest place in India.
The air that contains moisture to its full capacity: ______.
There is a close relationship between ______ and rainfall distribution.
