Monsoon Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'monsoon' refer to?

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A shift in winds that often causes a very rainy or dry season

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What is 'atmospheric pressure'?

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The weight of air pressing against everything it touches

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What is 'cholera'?

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A bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water

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What does 'drought' mean?

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A prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle

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What causes malaria?

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A disease caused by a parasite

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What are 'stilts' used for?

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Walking with feet above the ground using poles

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What happens during a monsoon?

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A shift in wind patterns causing seasonal changes

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How does atmospheric pressure affect us?

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It presses against everything it touches