Monsoon is caused by____________________?
Correct answer: A. Seasonal reversal of winds
- A. Seasonal reversal of winds
- B. Revolution of earth
- C. Movement of clouds
- D. Rise in temperature
- E. Rain forests
Explanation
Monsoons result from seasonal differences in heating between land and sea, which reverse the prevailing wind direction. This wind reversal produces distinct wet and dry seasons.
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