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Rainfall and Its Types

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Convectional rainfall usually happens in .

A

polar regions

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equatorial regions

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oceanic regions

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temperate regions

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Solution

The correct option is B equatorial regions
Convectional rainfall is mostly encountered in places that are close to the equator. This happens because equatorial region receives a lot of sunlight, compared to other places. Hence, it is easier for convection currents to form in these regions.

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