________ occurs when the horizontal winds move air against mountain ranges, forcing air to rise as it passes over the mountains.

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Orographic rainfall occurs when horizontal winds are forced to rise over a mountain range. As the air rises, it cools and condenses, resulting in rainfall or other forms of precipitation. This type of rainfall is also known as relief rainfall. The other types of rainfall listed - adiabatic, cyclonic, convectional, and convergence - do not require the presence of mountains and are caused by different atmospheric conditions.

________ Occurs When the Horizontal Winds Move Air Against Mountain