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Distinguish between Convectional Rainfall and Orographic Rainfall.

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Convectional RainfallOrographic Rainfall
1.When hot air with moisture rises up and is cooled adiabatically, it leads to convectional rainfall.When moisture laden wind is unable to cross a mountain, it rises along it and brings orographic rainfall to the windward side.
2.The rainfall is often accompanied by thunder and lightening.Thunder and lightening are not common.
3.Common in equatorial zone.Common in mountain regions.

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