Convective precipitation: Area & Characteristic - Indian and World Geography
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Most precipitation in the temperate appears to be convective
2. Convective precipitation falls over a certain area for a relatively short time
Which of the above statements is/are correct?- Published on 10 Jun 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
Convection occurs when the Earth's surface, within a conditionally unstable or moist atmosphere, becomes heated more than its surroundings, leading to significant evaporation. So Most precipitation in the tropics appears to be convective. Convective rain, or showery precipitation, occurs from convective clouds, e.g., cumulonimbus or cumulus congestus. It falls as showers with rapidly changing intensity. Convective precipitation falls over a certain area for a relatively short time, as convective clouds have limited horizontal extent.
