Question

What is a 'drought Quadrilateral'?

Answer 1

Drought Quadrilateral:

1. The escarpments function as a barrier to the winds blowing from the sea, resulting in orographic rains in the coastal zone.
2. Beyond the highlands, the impact of these winds diminishes.
3. As a result, there is little rain.
4. This region is a rain shadow.
5. This region is known as the 'Drought Quadrilateral.'