Question

Rain shadow area is associated with which type of rainfall?

• A. Convectional rainfall
• B. Orographic rainfall
• C. Cyclonic rainfall
• D. Frontal rainfall

Answer 1

The correct option is B Orographic rainfall

Rain shadow area is associated with orographic rainfall. When the saturated air is obstructed by land form barrier such as mountain, it forced to ascend and as it rises, it expands and temperature falls. As a result, condensation takes place and rainfall occurs. In this type of presentation, the windward slope of the mountain receives maximum rain and the leeward slope remains generally drier and is known as the rain shadow area.