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Precipitation Forms and types of Rain fall

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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Overview

Water is essential for life on Earth, and its movement through the atmosphere plays a crucial role in shaping weather and climate. This chapter explores how moisture in the air leads to precipitation—the process by which water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface. We examine the differen

Key Concepts

Humidity refers to the amount

Humidity refers to the amount of water vapour present in the air. It is measured in three ways: Absolute Humidity (water vapour per cubic metre of air

Evaporation is the process by

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from liquid to vapour due to heat, mainly from the Sun. Condensation is the reverse process—water va

Precipitation occurs when condensed water droplets

Precipitation occurs when condensed water droplets or ice crystals grow large enough to fall to Earth. The main forms are rain (liquid droplets), driz

There are three primary types

There are three primary types of rainfall: Convectional (caused by intense heating near the equator), Orographic (moist air forced up mountains), and

Rainfall varies greatly across the globe

Rainfall varies greatly across the globe. Equatorial regions receive heavy rain year-round due to convection. Eastern margins of subtropical continent

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish between Absolute and Relative Humidity
  • Understand the relationship between temperature and humidity
  • Identify factors affecting evaporation and condensation
  • Explain the conditions necessary for precipitation
  • Differentiate between convectional, orographic, and cyclonic rainfall

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