What is a monsoon?

What is the meaning of the word 'monsoon'?

• Heavy rain

• Season

• Dry season

• Climate

How much of the world's population live in regions affected by a monsoon climate?

• Less than 30%

• Around 40%

• Around 60%

• More than 80%

Which region is impacted by the monsoon in South Asia?

• Southeast Asia

• Central Asia

• Southwest Asia

• South Asia

When does the monsoon season start in parts of India?

• March

• May

• July

• September

Why does land heat up more quickly than water?

• Land has more sunlight exposure

• Water has higher heat capacity

• Land has higher heat capacity

• Water reflects more sunlight

What happens when the air rises over the Indian subcontinent?

• The air becomes cooler

• The air becomes denser

• A low-pressure area forms

• A high-pressure area forms

Which winds are replaced by southwesterly winds during the monsoon season?

• Northeasterly winds

• Southeasterly winds

• Northwesterly winds

• Southwesterly winds

When does the monsoon reach northwestern parts of India?

• May

• June

• July

• August

Which region receives the heaviest rainfall during the monsoon season?

• Southwestern parts of India

• Northeastern parts of India

• Northwestern parts of India

• Central parts of India

How much rainfall does More Simran receive annually?

• Less than 1 meter

• Around 2 meters

• Around 10 meters

• Almost 12 meters