Which one of the following climatic regions of the world have a typica

Which one of the following climatic regions of the world have a typical characteristic of seasonal reversal of wind ?

[amp_mcq option1=”British type Climate” option2=”Mediterranean Climate” option3=”China type Climate” option4=”Monsoon Climate” correct=”option4″]

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2023

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Seasonal reversal of wind is a hallmark characteristic of the Monsoon climate. This phenomenon is caused by the differential heating of land and sea, leading to significant seasonal shifts in atmospheric pressure and wind patterns. During the summer monsoon, winds blow from the sea to the land, bringing heavy rainfall. During the winter monsoon, winds blow from the land to the sea, resulting in dry conditions in many regions.

– Monsoon climate is characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons.
– This seasonality is driven by large-scale seasonal changes in wind direction (reversal).
– This contrasts with other climate types like Mediterranean (dry summers, wet winters with Westerlies) or British type (uniform precipitation, dominated by Westerlies).

The term ‘monsoon’ is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’, meaning season. Major monsoon regions include South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia and Africa.

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