The highest rainfall in the world occurs in an area whose rainfall is generated by which of the following?
A)Advectional cooling of air masses over cold ocean currents.
B)Orographic uplift of warm,moist air.
C)Convectional uplift of warm,moist air.
D)Radiative cooling of cold,moist air.

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The highest rainfall in the world occurs in the region of Mawsynram in Meghalaya, India, which receives its rainfall from the orographic uplift of warm, moist air as it is forced to rise over the Khasi Hills. This uplift results in the formation of clouds and subsequent rainfall, leading to the high precipitation levels in the area. Advectional cooling over cold ocean currents, convectional uplift of warm, moist air and radiative cooling of cold, moist air do not typically result in the highest rainfall in the world.

The Highest Rainfall in the World Occurs in an Area