Geography GCSE

Relief (Orographic) Rainfall

What Relief (Orographic) Rainfall means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Relief (Orographic) Rainfall

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Rainfall that occurs when moist air is forced to rise over mountains or hills, causing it to cool, condense, and precipitate.

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