10.2.6 - Types of Rainfall
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Practice Questions
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What type of rain occurs when warm air rises and cools?
💡 Hint: Think about processes involving warm air.
Which type of rain is associated with mountains?
💡 Hint: Consider geographical influences on weather.
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What is convectional rain?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of warmth in initiating rain.
True or False: Orographic rain occurs at the leeward side of mountains.
💡 Hint: Think about how mountains affect airflow directions.
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Analyze how a region between two mountain ranges may experience different rainfall patterns compared to flat land.
💡 Hint: Consider how mountains influence air movement.
Evaluate the impact of climate change on cyclonic rainfall patterns worldwide.
💡 Hint: Think about how warming affects atmosphere dynamics.
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