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Question
Look at the following picture and identify the correct rainfall type.
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Solution
Convectional rainfall is what the image shows, and it happens in tropical areas. Precipitation results from the upward flow of warm, humid air that cools, condenses, and forms clouds. Areas like the Congo River basin in Africa and the Amazon basin in South America frequently experience this kind of rainfall.
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