What primarily causes the formation of monsoons?
Monsoon Zone

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The strength of the wind
The direction of the wind
The temperature of the ocean
The humidity in the air
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During winter, why does the land in Asia cool faster than the surrounding seas?
Because the seas are warmer
Because the land loses heat more quickly
Because the land absorbs heat more effectively
Because the land is at a higher altitude
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What triggers the change in wind direction during the onset of the monsoon?
The increase in ocean temperature
The decrease in land temperature
The increase in humidity
The difference in pressure between land and sea
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of annual rainfall is typically released during the monsoon season?
More than half
More than 3/4
Less than 1/4
Exactly 50%
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some of the negative impacts of the monsoon in regions like India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan?
Increased agricultural yield
Severe flooding and cyclones
Milder temperatures
Decreased humidity
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