The type of clouds which is the thunder cloud and associated with heavy rain is
| A. | Cumulonimbus |
| B. | Cirrus |
| C. | Strato – cumulus |
| D. | Cirrostratus |
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Option: A Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
Which of the following types of rainfall occurs at places having continental type of climate?
| A. | Convectional |
| B. | Cyclonic |
| C. | Relief |
| D. | Rainfall does not occur at these places |
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Which of the following statements about convectional rainfall are true?
1. The areas of the world, having an equatorial type of climate, receive this kind of rainfall.
2. It is usually torrential and accompanied by thunder and lightning.
3. It is also known as 4 O'clock rain.
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3. |
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Consider the following statements about Nimbus clouds:
1. These are thick dark-grey or black clouds
2. They are found at very low height
3. They bring sharp Showers, and rumble with lightning and thunder
Which of the above statements are true?
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
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