Which among the following is involved in the Orographic Precipitation?

Q. Which among the following is involved in the Orographic Precipitation?
Answer: Air is forced to rise upwards by the landform features.
Notes: Orographic rainfall occurs when the saturated air mass comes across a mountain and is forced to rise. The principal characteristic of this type of rainfall. The region situated on the leeward side is known as the rain-shadow area.

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