Identify the odd man out:

1) Orographic rainfall, acid rain, cyclonic rainfall, convectional rainfall.

2) Snowfall, rainfall, hailstones, dew

3) Thermometer, rain gauge, anemometer, measuring jar

Look at the following pictures and identify the correct rainfall type.

Look at the figures above and answer the following questions:

1) In fig B, on which side of the mountain is it raining more?

2) Shade the rain shadow region in fig B and name it.

3) What is the difference between A and C?

4) Stormy winds and floods are associated with which rainfall type?

5) What type of rainfall occurs in Singapore?

Answer in brief:

1) In what ways does precipitation occur on the earth?

2) Comment on the rainfall occurring in the rain shadow area.

3) Which type of rainfall occurs in most of the world? Why?

4) If condensation occurs closer to the earth’s surface, what types of forms become visible?

5) What precautions should be taken while measuring rainfall?

Distinguish between –

Dew and frost