Q659
Rainfall intensity is generally higher on
A.
Northern hemisphere
B.
Southern hemisphere
C.
Near the equator
AnswerD.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
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.