Types of Rainfall

This lesson introduces you to the different types of rainfall.

Key Idea:

There are different types of rainfall. Each type occurs under different circumstances.

Objectives:

At the end of this lesson you will be able to:

1. Name the three different types of rainfall.

2. Identify how each type occurs

3. Identify where each is most likely to occur.

Step 1.

So far you have learned that when warm air rises, condensation occurs.

Can you identify the different circumstances that cause warm air to rise?

Write these down (hint: Depressions in Ireland)

Step 2.

Click ‘Types of Rainfall’ to open a PowerPoint presentation.

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Step 3.

Did you successfully identify the different ways rainfall occurs in Step 1?

Step 4.

Click here to test yourself. How many answers did you get right?