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Why is rainfall greater on the windward slope in orographic rainfall?

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Correct answer: Moist air rises, cools and condenses

Direct answer: A. In orographic rainfall, moist air is forced to rise when it meets a mountain barrier. As the air rises, pressure decreases and the air expands and cools. Cooling can bring it to saturation; water vapour condenses into clouds and precipitation develops on the windward slope. B describes descending air, which generally warms and becomes drier on the leeward side, so it does not explain the windward maximum. C is wrong because windward slopes have moving air. D is wrong because water vapour is converted by condensation and precipitation, not destroyed. Memory cue: “Windward = air rises and rain; leeward = descending, drier air.”

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Orographic RainfallWindward SlopeMountain RainfallCondensationClouds And PrecipitationWater In The AtmosphereGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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