Precipitation and types of rainfall

Which type of rainfall occurs when two air masses meet?

• Convectional

• Frontal

• Relief

Which type of rainfall is most likely to be found in tropical regions close to the equator?

• Relief

• Frontal

• Convectional

Relief rainfall occurs when air moves towards a mountain and is forced to do what?

• Go under it

• Rise over it

• Pass through it

What is the correct geographical term for any type of water falling from the atmosphere?

• Accumulation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

Which type of rainfall is seen in the image?

• Relief

• Precipitation

• Frontal

• Convectional

Relief rainfall occurs

• on the leeward side of a mountain

• at the foot of a mountain

• on the peak of a mountain

• on the windward side of a mountain

What is the name for the far side of hills / mountains where very little rain falls?

• The dry area

• The rain shadow

• The post-precipitation point

• The sun trap

What is the main form of precipitation that falls in the tropics?

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

What do all rainfall types have in common?

• Cool, moist air falling and warming

• Warm, moist air rising and cooling

• Hot sunshine beforehand

• A weatherfront between warm and cold air

What weather instrument is used to measure rainfall?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain Gauge

• Psychrometer