Chapter 3: Types of Rainfall

Question 1

Convection Rain

Answer 1

1. Sun heats land and the air above.
2. Warm air rises, cools and condenses, forming clouds.
3. Rain can then occur.

Question 2

Relief Rain

Answer 2

1. warm, moist air is forced to rise over high areas
2. Air cools and condenses, forming clouds
3. Air descends

Question 3

Frontal Rain

Answer 3

1 .Condensation, forms clouds

2. warm air is forced to rise over cold air3. it usually rains heavily along the front