INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

DRAINAGE OF INDIA

THE INDUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a strong, seasonal wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia?
A
hurricane
B
tsunami
C
monsoon
D
none of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Monsoon usually refers to the winds of the Indian Ocean and South Asia, which often bring heavy rains.

Detailed explanation-2: -This phenomenon is most associated with the Indian Ocean where its effects greatly impact South Asian countries. The summer monsoon, which occurs between April and September, brings the wet season. Warm, moist air from the Indian Ocean moves inland and brings heavy rainfall and a humid climate.

Detailed explanation-3: -A monsoon is a shift in winds that often causes a very rainy season or a very dry season. Although monsoons are usually associated with parts of Asia, they can happen in many tropical and subtropical regions – including several locations in the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -South-west Monsoon: Winds that give maximum rainfall to India are south-west monsoon. These winds bring rains towards the end of the summer due to high pressure built in the Indian Ocean. These monsoon strikes Malabar Coast in the month of June and by November leaves the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -MONSOONS. Monsoon winds are massive winds that bring heavy, seasonal rain to subtropical regions, such as southeast Asia and India, in summer. In winter, they bring dry, cooler weather. Monsoon winds are the strongest in Asia, but they also blow in West Africa, northern Australia, and parts of North and South America.

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