The present work is framed in the English subject, which has as its theme: Rainfall, with the

objectives:

Differentiate relief and convict rainfall; and

To describe predominant rainfall in Nampula.

In an environment of increasing climatic variations, Mozambique is expected to experience changes

in flow provisions, water quality and seasonal patterns of precipitation (change in intensity and
duration).

Rain is a type of precipitation that occurs in liquid form and at temperatures above 0°C. Rain can be
characterized from criteria such as intensity, acidity, or origin (this is the most common form of
classification). According to their origin, rains can be orographic, frontal and convective.

The methodology used for the elaboration of this work was the consultation of literary works
whose respective authors’ names are cited throughout the increment of the work and in the
bibliography.

The work was consolidated in a deductive way as a source of data collection for better formulation
of procedures in the work context and acquisition of knowledge of the work environment in
accordance with the objectives set.

The work has the following structure: cover, Feedback sheet, index, introduction, development,
conclusion and bibliographical references.

Difference between relief rain and convict rain

The difference between existing relief rain and convective rain is that orographic rain, also known
as relief rain, is rainfall associated with natural barriers determined by the type of relief of the
region. These barriers or obstacles can be, for example, mountain ranges or mountains. This type of
rain is formed when a humid air mass coming from the ocean meets a natural barrier and is forced
to rise, reaching high altitudes.

When this humid air mass rises, it cools, condensates, and then precipitates. Orograph rain is
common over large areas, with long duration and low intensity.

Convective rain, also known as summer rain, occurs due to the temperature difference on the
surface near the layers of the Earth’s atmosphere. When an imbalance of the layers of air occurs due
to some natural phenomenon, the warmer, less dense air rises to the higher layers of the
atmosphere, while the cold air descends, because it is denser.

When the warm air rises, it carries with it a lot of moisture and cools. As it cools, the condensation
process begins, and rain clouds may form.

Convective rain is local in scope and characteristic of tropical regions. This type of rain usually has a
short duration, but is more intense.
Predominant rainfall type in Nampula

Nampula is the wettest part of the country with a rainfall of about 1,500mm and a high number of
rain days. It has a decreasing trend in seasonal rainfall on the coast, due to a reduction in rainfall
from November to December and fewer rain days, particularly in December.

Conclusion

Coming to the end of the present work, it is concluded that, rainfall, which represents a type of
precipitation in liquid form, is classified based on some criteria, the most common of them being its
origin. According to their origin, rains can be frontal (they occur when a hot and humid air mass
meets a cold and dry air mass), orographic or relief (they occur when a cloud meets a natural
obstacle, such as mountains), and convective (they occur due to the temperature difference in the
layers closer to the surface). There is also acid rain, a phenomenon that comes from human actions,
which alter the pH of the water, causing this environmental problem.

Bibliography

SOUSA, Rafaela. “Types of rain”; Brasil Escola.