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Tropical Climate and Weather
Quick questions on Tropical rainfall and weather systems explained: H2 Geography
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What is orographic (relief) rainfall?Show answer
Where moist air meets a mountain barrier it is forced to rise over the relief. The same cooling and condensation give heavy rain on the windward slope, while the descending, warming air to leeward creates a drier rain shadow. The Western Ghats and the Cameron Highlands are classic tropical examples.
What is q1?Show answer
Outline the sequence by which convectional rainfall forms. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why a rain shadow forms on the leeward side of a mountain range. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why does the ITCZ produce a broad belt of heavy rainfall? [3 marks]
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