Question

in
fographic Rainfall
on in equatorial areas. But
why doesn't it rain in afternoons in the
oceanic areas of equatorial belt?
Orographic rainfall : Winds coming from
Jakes or seas are moisture-laden. They are
obstructed by the high mountain ranges
coming in their way. They start going
upwards along the slope of the mountains,
The temperature of these winds drop and
condensation
occurs and rainfall takes
Can you tell?
Observe
the horizontal profile of
Maharashtra in fig 5.5 (B) and answer the
following questions:
What type of rainfall occurs in
Maharashtra?
. Where will the rain shadow area lie in
Maharashtra?
• Considering the figure estimate the rainfall
of your district. Discuss.
Increase in Altitude
Less moisture 1
holding capacity
Decrease in Altitude
Increase in moisture
holding capacity
Less temperature low
moisture holding capacity
Less moisture holding clouds
moisture-laden
clouds
Evaporation
Arabian Seu
Salvadri lills
Mourashtra Plateau
Lower lands in the cas
kunhan
Area of high rainfall Rainshadow area
Increase in Rainfall
Figure 5.5 (B) : Cross profile of Maharashtra and rainfall
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