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Precipitation

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Geography

Quick revision notes for Precipitation — Maharashtra Board Class 9 Geography. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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What is Precipitation?

  • Water falls from clouds to ground in solid or liquid state
  • Major forms: rainfall, snowfall, hailstones
  • Occurs due to condensation of water vapour in atmosphere
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Types of Precipitation

  • Snowfall: occurs when temperature below freezing point, vapour directly becomes snow
  • Snow accumulates in layers, becomes ice under pressure
  • Hail: forms due to strong upward air currents in hot weather
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Types of Rainfall

  • Convectional rainfall: occurs in equatorial regions due to surface heating
  • Daily afternoon occurrence with thunder and lightning
  • Orographic rainfall: caused by mountains blocking moisture-laden winds
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Measurement of Rainfall

  • Rain gauge: instrument used to measure rainfall
  • Has funnel of specific diameter and collecting bottle
  • Measurements in millimeters using measuring jar

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Water falling from clouds toOccurs when atmospheric temperature falls belowFormed when strong upward air currentsOccurs in equatorial regions when surfaceHappens when moisture

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