Global Distribution of Rainfall (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What type of rainfall occurs in equatorial regions due to direct solar heating?
What type of rainfall occurs in equatorial regions due to direct solar heating?
Convectional rainfall
What is the typical annual rainfall range for equatorial regions?
What is the typical annual rainfall range for equatorial regions?
2,000-3,600 mm
When do equatorial regions typically experience rainfall during the day?
When do equatorial regions typically experience rainfall during the day?
Late afternoon or early evening
Why do equatorial regions experience year-round rainfall?
Why do equatorial regions experience year-round rainfall?
Consistent solar heating year-round
Where are tropical regions located?
Where are tropical regions located?
Between Tropics of Cancer & Capricorn
Approximately how much annual rainfall does India receive?
Approximately how much annual rainfall does India receive?
1,100 mm
What causes rain shadows in tropical mountainous areas?
What causes rain shadows in tropical mountainous areas?
Mountains block moist air masses
What is the typical annual rainfall range for temperate regions?
What is the typical annual rainfall range for temperate regions?
500-1,500 mm
Which seasons bring more rainfall to temperate regions?
Which seasons bring more rainfall to temperate regions?
Autumn and winter
What is the typical annual rainfall range for continental interior regions?
What is the typical annual rainfall range for continental interior regions?
100-500 mm
What is the primary factor causing low rainfall in continental interiors?
What is the primary factor causing low rainfall in continental interiors?
Distance from oceans
What is the typical annual precipitation range for polar regions?
What is the typical annual precipitation range for polar regions?
200-400 mm
Why do polar regions receive minimal precipitation?
Why do polar regions receive minimal precipitation?
Cold air holds very little moisture