A) It requires a mountain barrier across the wind direction.
B) Areas near the mountain slope receive the maximum rainfall.
C) Windward slope gets maximum rainfall while leeward slope gets minimum rainfall.
D) The windward slope is characterized by stratus clouds whereas leeward slopes are characterized by cumulus clouds.
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
In case of orographic rainfall, windward slopes are characterized by cumulus clouds while leeward slopes are characterized by stratus clouds.
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