Question

Which of the following type of rainfall is a characteristic feature of equatorial regions?

• A. anticyclonic type
• B. convectional type
• C. cyclonic type
• D. Orographic type

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

convectional type

Convectional type of rainfall mostly found in the equatorial zone. Two causes of this type of precipitation, (1) the intense heating of the surface so as to expand and raise the lower layer of the atmosphere and (2) abundant supply of moisture in the air to provide it with a high relative humidity. This type of rainfall mainly occurs in the summer month and in the warm part of the day. This type of precipitation is of very short duration and consist of heavy showers. Convectional rainfall is less effective for crop growth than the steady rain.