Types of rain part 2

What is the golden rule of rainfall mentioned in the text?

• Air must rise and cool for any form of rainfall to occur

• Air must be dry for any form of rainfall to occur

• Air must descend and warm for any form of rainfall to occur

• Air must stay stagnant for any form of rainfall to occur

What causes air to rise and cool in relief rainfall?

• The heat from the sun

• The direction of the wind

• The relief of the land

• The presence of clouds

What happens to air on the seaward side of the mountain in relief rainfall?

• It descends and warms

• It rises and cools

• It becomes dry

• It stays stagnant

How much does the air cool for every 100 m increase in elevation?

• 3 deg C

• 0.5 deg C

• 2 deg C

• 1 deg C

What is the name given to the areas on the other side of the mountain in relief rainfall?

• Rainy areas

• Grasslands

• Deserts

• Tropical forests

Which desert is mentioned in the text as an example of a rain shadow area?

• Kalahari Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

What is the main reason for rainfall to occur in relief rainfall?

• The relief of the land

• The direction of the wind

• The presence of clouds

• The heat from the sun

What happens to air as it gets blown inland in relief rainfall?

• It gets colder

• It descends

• It becomes drier

• It rises

What is the term used for the areas shadowed by the mountain in relief rainfall?

• Cloud Shadows

• Sun Shadows

• Rain Shadows

• Rainy Shadows

What is the role of the mountain in relief rainfall?

• To push the air upwards

• To absorb the rainwater

• To block the wind

• To create thunderstorms