With reference to convection type of rainfall consider the following statements 1 Con...........

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With reference to convection type of rainfall consider the following statements?

1. Convective precipitation is generally more intense, and of longer duration

2. This rainfall is associated with cumulonimbus clouds

Which of the statements are correct?

1 Only

2 only

Both 1 & 2

None of above

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Explanation:

First statement is incorrect as it should read as Convective precipitation is generally more intense, and of shorter duration.

Second statement is correct. Convection occurs when the Earth's surface, within a conditionally unstable or moist atmosphere, becomes heated more than its surroundings, leading to significant evaporation. Convective rain, or showery precipitation, occurs from convective clouds, e.g., cumulonimbus or cumulus congestus.