Islands located on or close to the equator tend to receive more rainfall than those lying in the path of trade winds.

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Islands located on or close to the equator tend to receive more rainfall due to the high solar radiation and consequent evaporation and condensation processes, while those in the path of trade winds also receive significant rainfall due to the moisture-laden winds, but the equatorial regions generally have higher precipitation rates due to their intense solar heating throughout the year.

Islands Located on or Close to the Equator Tend to Receive