Give five points of difference between convectional and orographic rainfall.

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Convectional rainfallOrographic rainfall1. The convectional rainfall is due to vertical air currents.1. The warm moist w...

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Convectional rainfallOrographic rainfall1. The convectional rainfall is due to vertical air currents.1. The warm moist w...

Convectional rainfall	Orographic rainfall
1. The convectional rainfall is due to vertical air currents.	1. The warm moist winds obstructed the mountain regions. They are forced to ascend along its slopes.
2. The moist air is lifted to higher strata of the atmosphere.	2. The moist winds get cold while ascending.
3. The temperature of humid air starts falling below dew point and clouds are formed.	3. The temperature falls and clouds are formed. These clouds caused heavy and widespread rain throughout the slopes of the mountain.
4. The clouds caused heavy rainfall with lightning and thunder.	4. As these winds cross over the mountain range and descend along with leeward side slopes they cause little rain and are called rain shadow areas.
5. Convectional rainfall is common in equatorial regions.