Question:
The type of rainfall which occurs due to localized heating of air is called
The type of rainfall which occurs due to localized heating of air is called
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Types of rainfall:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
\text{Convectional} &\rightarrow \text{Localized heating}\\
\text{Orographic} &\rightarrow \text{Mountains}\\
\text{Cyclonic/Frontal} &\rightarrow \text{Air mass interaction}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Updated On: Jul 23, 2026
- Cyclonic rainfall
- Convectional rainfall
- Orographic rainfall
- Frontal rainfall
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Localized heating of the Earth's surface causes warm air to rise by convection.
As the rising air cools and condenses, rainfall occurs. This type of rainfall is known as convectional rainfall.
Hence,
\[
\boxed{\text{Convectional rainfall}}
\]
is the correct answer.
Therefore,
\[
\boxed{(B)}
\]
Note: The image marks option (A) as correct, but this is incorrect. Rainfall caused by localized heating of air is convectional rainfall; thus the provided answer key contains an error.
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