Geography GCSE
Relief (Orographic) Rainfall
What Relief (Orographic) Rainfall means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Relief (Orographic) Rainfall
Rainfall that occurs when moist air is forced to rise over mountains or hills, causing it to cool, condense, and precipitate.
Topics that use Relief (Orographic) Rainfall
- The UK has a distinct climate which has changed over time (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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