FA C TO R S

AFFECTING
PRECIPITATION
 CONTENTS
What is precipitation
Types of precipitation
Factors affecting
precipitation
Short quiz
 What is
precipitation ?

 Precipitation is the process by

which water returns to Earth's
surface from the atmosphere.
Precipitation can take many forms
or states of matter.
 Along with evaporation and
condensation, precipitation is one
of the three major parts of the
global water cycle.
 RAIN
Typ es of
prec i pi t ati on
Rain is water droplets that have
condensed from atmospheric water
vapor and then fall under gravity.
 SNOW
Snow is precipitation that falls in the form of ice
crystals. The ice crystals are formed individually in
clouds, but when they fall, they stick together in
clusters of snowflakes.
 HAIL
• Hail is a form of precipitation consisting of solid ice
that forms inside thunderstorm updrafts.
• Hail can damage aircraft, homes and cars, and can be
deadly to livestock and people.
 Factors
affecting
precipitation
Prevailing Winds

• Winds from the direction that is predominant at a particular

place or season are prevailing winds.

• Air masses are moved from place to place by prevailing

winds.

• The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere influences how

much rain or snow falls. It also depends on which direction the
winds are blowing. Winds blowing inland transport more water
vapor than winds blowing over land.
Mountain Ranges
• A mountain range in the path of prevailing
winds can also decide where precipitation
falls.
• When humid winds blow from the ocean
toward coastal mountains, they are forced to
rise.
• The rising air cools and its water vapor
condenses which form clouds.
Seasonal Winds

• Winds that blow only during certain seasons is

known as seasonal winds.
• A change in seasonal wind can affect
precipitation.
• The sea breeze blows inland from the ocean
and gets very warm, and humid. As the humid
air rises over the land, the air cols, producing
heavy rains.
THE END
THANK YOU
 Short Quiz
1-6: give the 3 types of precipitation
and their definition ( 2 points each)
7-9: give the 3 factors affecting precipitation
(1points each)
10- Give the definition of precipitation
( 1 point )