4.5 - Mechanisms of Precipitation Formation
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Practice Questions
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What is convectional precipitation?
💡 Hint: Think about how the sun heats the ground.
What effect does orographic precipitation have on a mountain range?
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of a rain shadow.
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What type of precipitation is associated with thunderstorms and intense heat?
💡 Hint: Think about where storm clouds develop quickly.
True or False: Orographic precipitation results in drier conditions on the windward side of a mountain.
💡 Hint: Recall the term rain shadow for context.
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Design a brief study on the effects of orographic precipitation in a specific region and how it could impact local agriculture.
💡 Hint: Consider annual rainfall patterns in relation to crop types.
Examine the seasonal impacts of cyclonic precipitation in a temperate region during winter vs. summer.
💡 Hint: Think about temperature differences and their effects on precipitation types.
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