What is rainfall caused by moist air rising along a mountain slope called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Orographic rainfall
Mountains force moist air upward causing cooling condensation and rain. Exam tip: connect mountain barrier with orographic rain.
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Orographic rainfall
Why is this the correct answer?
Mountains force moist air upward causing cooling condensation and rain. Exam tip: connect mountain barrier with orographic rain.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Clouds and precipitation.