SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which direction do the summer monsoon winds blow in East Asia?
A
Northwest to Southeast
B
Southeast to Northwest
C
Southwest to Northeast
D
Northeast to Southwest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It blows from the northeast during cooler months and reverses direction to blow from the southwest during the warmest months of the year. This process brings large amounts of rainfall to the region during June and July.

Detailed explanation-2: -Due to the effect of Coriolis force.

Detailed explanation-3: -These are known as the Southwest Monsoon winds. These winds blow over the warm oceans, gather moisture and bring widespread rainfall over the mainland of India. The upper air circulation in this region is dominated by a westerly flow.

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