Distribution of Rainfall in Ireland (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is the typical annual rainfall range for western regions of Ireland?
What is the typical annual rainfall range for western regions of Ireland?
1,000-1,400mm
What is the maximum annual rainfall recorded on Ireland's most exposed mountain peaks?
What is the maximum annual rainfall recorded on Ireland's most exposed mountain peaks?
Over 3,000mm
What is the primary mechanism creating high precipitation in western Ireland?
What is the primary mechanism creating high precipitation in western Ireland?
Relief rainfall
What is the typical annual precipitation range for eastern Ireland?
What is the typical annual precipitation range for eastern Ireland?
800-1,200mm
Why do eastern regions of Ireland receive less rainfall than western regions?
Why do eastern regions of Ireland receive less rainfall than western regions?
The rain-shadow effect
Which type of rainfall occurs in Ireland's midlands during summer months?
Which type of rainfall occurs in Ireland's midlands during summer months?
Convectional rainfall
Which months consistently record the highest rainfall totals across Ireland?
Which months consistently record the highest rainfall totals across Ireland?
December and January
Which month is generally the driest in most areas of Ireland?
Which month is generally the driest in most areas of Ireland?
April
When are Atlantic depressions most active affecting Ireland?
When are Atlantic depressions most active affecting Ireland?
Autumn and winter
What is the direction of Ireland's prevailing winds?
What is the direction of Ireland's prevailing winds?
Westerly
What type of climate does Ireland have?
What type of climate does Ireland have?
Cool temperate oceanic
What is the fundamental factor determining Ireland's precipitation patterns?
What is the fundamental factor determining Ireland's precipitation patterns?
Atlantic Ocean position