North America - Precipitation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Convectional Rain?
A
Rain caused by the cycling of heat. Heavy rain storms usually occur as a result of this.
2
Q
What is Orographic Rain?
A
Orographic precipitation occurs when rain is carried up a mountain, but it stops so it only rains on one side.
3
Q
What is the Windward side of a mountain?
A
The side of the mountain where it rains more.
4
Q
What is Frontal Interaction?
A
The interaction between weather fronts.
5
Q
Weather fronts move towards what air pressure?
A
Weather fronts move towards low air pressure.
6
Q
Water, falling in the form of rain or snow, is called what?
A
Precipitation.
