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What are monsoons?

(A) Permanent ocean currents
(B) Seasonal winds that reverse direction during the year
(C) Daily sea breezes
(D) Mountain winds only

Correct Answer: B

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Question (2)

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The term ‘monsoon’ is derived from an Arabic word meaning

(A) mountain
(B) season
(C) rainfall
(D) river

Correct Answer: B

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Question (3)

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Monsoons are mainly caused by the different rates at which

(A) mountains and plains heat up
(B) land and oceans heat and cool
(C) forests and deserts cool
(D) rivers and lakes warm up

Correct Answer: B

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Question (4)

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During summer, land heats up faster than the surrounding oceans. As a result, a region of ______ develops over land.

(A) high pressure
(B) low pressure
(C) equal pressure
(D) no pressure

Correct Answer: B

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Question (5)

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Air generally moves from

(A) low pressure to high pressure
(B) high pressure to low pressure
(C) east to west only
(D) west to east only

Correct Answer: B

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Question (6)

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During the Indian summer monsoon, winds mainly blow from

(A) land to sea
(B) sea to land
(C) north to south
(D) east to west only

Correct Answer: B

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Question (7)

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Moisture-laden monsoon winds bring rainfall because they carry large amounts of

(A) sand
(B) heat
(C) moisture
(D) dust

Correct Answer: C

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Question (8)

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The southwest monsoon usually begins advancing into India from the southern tip around

(A) January
(B) March
(C) June
(D) November

Correct Answer: C

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Question (9)

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By approximately which month do monsoon rains cover most of India?

(A) April
(B) May
(C) July
(D) October

Correct Answer: C

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Question (10)

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Which mountain range receives heavy rainfall because it blocks moisture-laden monsoon winds?

(A) Aravallis
(B) Vindhyas
(C) Western Ghats
(D) Satpuras

Correct Answer: C

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Question (1)

What are monsoons?

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Question (2)

The term ‘monsoon’ is derived from an Arabic word meaning

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Question (3)

Monsoons are mainly caused by the different rates at which

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Question (4)

During summer, land heats up faster than the surrounding oceans. As a result, a region of ______ develops over land.

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Question (5)

Air generally moves from

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Question (6)

During the Indian summer monsoon, winds mainly blow from

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Question (7)

Moisture-laden monsoon winds bring rainfall because they carry large amounts of

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Question (8)

The southwest monsoon usually begins advancing into India from the southern tip around

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Question (9)

By approximately which month do monsoon rains cover most of India?

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Question (10)

Which mountain range receives heavy rainfall because it blocks moisture-laden monsoon winds?

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