Which type of rainfall occurs when the rain-bearing clouds from the sea reach the land and move upwards along the mountain slopes, cool down, condense, and rain?

Conventional rainfall

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Orographic rainfall

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Cyclonic rainfall

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Solution

The correct option is B Orographic rainfall
Answer:
Option A. Orographic rainfall

Explanation:

Conventional rainfall- Occurs when the heated air rises, cools down, and condenses to form clouds and rains

Orographic rainfall- Occurs when the rain-bearing clouds move upwards along the mountain slopes, cool down, condense, and rain

Cyclonic rainfall- Occurs when the surrounding air comes towards the centre of a cyclone : moves upwards, condense, and rain.

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