Monsoons - India

What causes the monsoon winds according to the passage?

• Air from high pressure areas flowing into low pressure areas

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The position of the sun

During which months does the air over South and Southeast Asia warm up faster than the air over the Indian Ocean?

• Spring and summer

• Autumn and winter

• Winter and spring

• Summer and autumn

What adaptation do people in flood-prone areas of South and Southeast Asia use to protect their homes?

• Building houses on stilts

• Using sandbags

• Building underground shelters

• Constructing levees

What problem can the dry monsoon cause for people living in South and Southeast Asia? (Use RACE to answer)

How do people manage water scarcity during the dry monsoon?

• Using stored water from the rainy season

• Drilling new wells

• Importing water from other regions

• Building new reservoirs