15.2 - Types of Rainfall in India
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What causes convectional rainfall?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens on a hot summer day.
Name one area in India that experiences orographic rainfall.
💡 Hint: Think of places with mountains.
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What type of rainfall is caused by localized heating of the air?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during summer when the ground heats up.
True or False: Orographic rainfall is caused by air descending over mountains.
💡 Hint: Think about the movement of air near mountains.
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Analyze the impact of convectional rainfall on agricultural practices in northern India.
💡 Hint: Consider both advantages and disadvantages of such rainfall types.
Evaluate how orographic rainfall contributes to biodiversity in the Western Ghats.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of water distribution in different ecological zones.
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