Which one of the following islands receives convectional rainfall ?
A. Cyprus
B. Sumatra
C. Cuba
D. Greenland
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Sumatra islands receives convectional rainfall. When the land warms up, it heats the air above it. This causes the air to expand and rise. As the air rises it cools and condenses. If this process continues then rain will fall.Related Questions on World Agriculture, Minerals and Industries
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