Understanding Monsoons

What does the term 'monsoon' originate from?

• Greek for 'wind shift'

• Hindi for 'rain'

• Arabic for 'season'

• Latin for 'seasonal winds'

What primarily causes monsoons?

• Volcanic activity

• Ocean currents

• Differential heating of land and sea

• Polar ice caps melting

Which region is known for experiencing the Indian summer monsoon?

• Europe

• North America

• South Asia

• Australia

What role does the tropical easterly jet play in the monsoon?

• It decreases rainfall in India

• It strengthens high pressure over the Indian Ocean

• It cools the Indian Ocean

• It brings cold air from the Himalayas

What is the 'burst of the monsoon'?

• The weakening of monsoon winds

• A sudden increase in rainfall

• The end of the monsoon season

• A traditional festival celebrating the monsoon

How can El Niño affect the Indian monsoon?

• It can cause heavier than usual rainfall

• It has no effect

• It can lead to a drier monsoon season

• It increases the monsoon duration

Which is not a major monsoon system?

• Indian

• West African

• Asian-Australian

• Antarctic

What is the European monsoon also known as?

• The great European rain

• The Atlantic shift

• The return of the westerlies

• The northern wind reversal