Rainfall intensity is generally higher on
A. Northern hemisphere
B. Southern hemisphere
C. Near the equator
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Rainfall intensity is generally higher on and near the equator.And this happens because the northeast trade winds and southwest trade winds converge in a low-pressure zone known as the intertropical convergence zone. Solar heating in the region forces air to rise through convection which results in excess precipitation near to equatorial region.
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