Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Orographic Rainfall?
- It occurs when the saturated air mass comes across a mountain and is forced to rise
- The leeward slopes get more rainfall.
- The region situated on the windward side is known as the rain-shadow area.
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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 rain is that the windward slopes get more rainfall. The region situated on the leeward side is known as the rain-shadow area.