Monsoon Rains and Seasonal Changes

What triggers the onset of the monsoon rains over South Asia?

• The Autumn Sun climbing in the sky

• The Winter Sun climbing in the sky

• The Summer Sun climbing in the sky

• The Spring Sun climbing in the sky

What does the word 'monsoon' actually mean?

• Rain

• Season

• Wind

• Storm

What percentage of the world's population lives in regions affected by a monsoon climate?

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

In parts of India, what percentage of yearly rainfall occurs during the summer monsoon?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

Why does land heat up more quickly than water?

• Land has a higher specific heat capacity

• Land reflects more sunlight

• Land absorbs more sunlight

• Land is denser than water

By the end of May, what temperatures can be reached in India and Pakistan?

• High 30s Celsius

• High 40s Celsius

• High 20s Celsius

• High 10s Celsius

What happens when the heat rises over the Indian subcontinent?

• The air becomes denser

• A low-pressure area forms

• A high-pressure area forms

• The air cools down

What replaces the dry northeasterly winds from continental Asia during the monsoon?

• Southwesterly winds

• Northeasterly winds

• Southeasterly winds

• Northwesterly winds

Why doesn't the monsoon progress further than northwestern parts of India?

• Because of the Thar Desert

• Because of the Arabian Sea

• Because of the Indian Ocean

• Because of the Himalayan mountains

How much rainfall does Mawsynram receive annually?

• Under a metre

• Around 5 metres

• About 2 metres

• Almost 12 metres