Question

The following information pertains to which type of rainfall?

1. Common in the equatorial region.
2. Intense heating of the surface.

Options

• Convectional

• Cyclonic

• Orographic

• None of these

Answer 1

Convectional

Explanation:

Convectional rainfall is common in the equatorial region where there is intense heating of the Earth’s surface. This causes the air to heat up, expand, and rise rapidly. As the hot, moist air rises, it cools and condenses to form clouds, leading to heavy rainfall. This type of rainfall often occurs in the afternoon and is typical of tropical equatorial climates where the sun’s rays are vertical, and the heating is strong throughout the year.