Question
With aid of a well labeled diagram, explain formation of relief rainfall.
Answer
- A water body/sea/lake is heated causing evaporation of water.
- Moist air from the sea is forced to ascend up the hill/mountain side
- As the air rises it expands which causes cooling
- The moisture /water vapor condenses to form clouds and rain mainly fall on the
windward side of the hill/mountain.
- Cool dry winds descend on the leeward slopes leading to dry conditions.
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