3.2 Monsoons

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Think about it...

What comes to mind when you hear the word "monsoon"?

Multiple Choice

What causes Southwest monsoons?

• movement of winds from the land to the sea

• movement of winds from the sea to the land

• movement of winds from the east coast to the west coast

Categorize

Options (4)

fueled by moisture from the Gulf of California

fueled by moisture from the Arabian Sea

dust storms

Cloudbursts

Organize these options into the right categories

North American monsoon

Indian monsoon

Match

Match the best description with each term.

• prolonged period of heavy rain that can last for hours or even days

• heavy and sudden rainfall

• light and brief rainfall that lasts for only a few minutes

• type of light rain that falls in tiny, fine droplets

deluge

downpour

sprinkle

drizzle

• deluge

• downpour

• sprinkle

• drizzle

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause of monsoons?

• rotation of Earth

• ocean currents

• uneven heating of Earth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major difference between the Indian and North

American monsoons?

• The Indian monsoon occurs during the summer months, while the North

  American monsoon occurs during the winter months.

• The Indian monsoon is highly variable, while the North American monsoon is

  comparatively stable.

• The Indian monsoon is characterized by heavy rainfall and flooding, while the

  North American monsoon is typically much drier.

Open Ended

Name one advantage and one disadvantage of monsoons.

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One advantage of monsoons is . . .

One disadvantage of monsoons is . . .

Multiple Choice

Exit Ticket...

In what country do most monsoons generally occur?

• India

• Brazil

• North America