The coastal region of Brazil receives ................. type of rainfall due to the obstruction by the escarpment.

Q.1 (iii) The coastal region of Brazil receives ................. type of rainfall due to the obstruction by the escarpment.

A. Convectional

B. Cyclonic

C. Orographic

D. Anticyclonic

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Answer: C. Orographic

Answer: (C) Orographic

The south-east trade winds blow from the Atlantic and are forced to rise by the Great Escarpment, so they cool and give heavy relief (orographic) rainfall on the coastal side.

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