Question
Download Solution PDFWhich are the two wettest places on Earth that receive more than 1,080 cm of rainfall in a year?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Cherrapunji and Mawsynram.
Key Points
- Cherrapunji and Mawsynram are located in the Indian state of Meghalaya.
- Both places experience heavy rainfall due to the orographic lift of moist air from the Bay of Bengal.
- Mawsynram holds the record for the highest average annual rainfall, which exceeds 1,080 cm.
- Cherrapunji is also known for its record-setting rainfall, often competing with Mawsynram for the title of the wettest place on Earth.
Additional Information
- Orographic Rainfall: This occurs when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain, cooling and condensing to form precipitation.
- Meghalaya: A state in northeastern India, known for its hilly terrain and significant rainfall.
- Monsoon: Seasonal winds that bring heavy rains, especially to the Indian subcontinent, crucial for agriculture but also causing floods.
- Bay of Bengal: A large water body in the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean, contributing to the moisture-laden winds that impact rainfall in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram.
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