What is a monsoon?
Correct answer: B. A seasonal reversal of wind direction
- A. A permanent wind toward the equator
- B. A seasonal reversal of wind direction
- C. A violent tropical storm
- D. A cold polar wind
Explanation
Monsoons reverse direction with the seasons, driven by differential heating of land and sea.
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