The characteristic type of rainfall in the equatorial region is
cyclonic rainfall
convectional rainfall
orographic rainfall
None of these
A
cyclonic rainfall
B
orographic rainfall
C
convectional rainfall
D
None of these
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The conventional rainfall is prevalent in equatorial regions. In these area the warm air rises up and expands. Then the warm air reaches at a cooler layer and saturates, then condenses in the form of cumulus clouds. In equatorial region, the precipitation due to convectional rainfall occurs in the afternoon.
The correct option is B.
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