Geography
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
Convectional rainfall is called 4 o'clock rainfall.
Answer
Convectional rainfall is called 4 o'clock rainfall as this type of rainfall occurs in the afternoon at about 4 o'clock. This is because the heat from the sun builds up throughout the day, causing the air to rise and form clouds that eventually bring rain in late afternoon around 4 o'clock.
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