Monsoons (Ancient India)

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The summer monsoon is...

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rainy

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The winter monsoon is...

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dry

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Strong, often violent winds that change direction with the season. The winter is dry and the summer is wet.

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Monsoons

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Which of the following is a reason monsoons are bad?
Options:
They provide much needed water for crops.
They cause widespread flooding.
They bring devastating tsunamis to the region.
They cover India in many feet of snow and ice.

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They cause widespread flooding.

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Which of the following is a reason monsoons are good?
Options:
They provide water for crops.
They cause widespread flooding.
They cause devastating landslides.
They clean up air and water pollution.

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They provide water for crops.

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In India, which direction do monsoon winds blow during the winter?

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From the land towards the sea.

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In India, which direction do the monsoons blow during the summer?

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From the sea towards the land.

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When the monsoon winds start on the water and blow over land, they bring

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moist air and rain

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When monsoon winds start over the continent and blow toward the sea, they bring

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dry weather