Question

Compare and contrast convectional and orographic rainfall

Answer 1

Answer:

Convectional rainfall. When the land warms up, it heats the air above it. This causes the air to expand and rise. ... Orographic precipitation, rain, snow, or other precipitation produced when moist air is lifted as it moves over a mountain range.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

CONVECTIONAL RAINFALL :

1. Rainfall is caused by vertical ascent (convection) of heated air.
2. It is in the form of heavy downpour and is accompained with thunder and lightening . It is for a short time.
3. It takes place in the equatorial region daily and in the interiors of the continents of summer.

OROGRAPHIC RAINFALL:

1. Rainfall is caused when the mountain forces the air to rise along  the up slopes of the mountain .
2. It takes place on the windward side of the mountain and the leeward side gets very less rain and is known as the rain shadow area.
3. It takes place in the mountainous region, e g .; Western ghats . High pressure belt to the sub polar low pressure belt.