Monsoon is the rainy phase of a seasonally-changing pattern, although . It is because of seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea. The major monsoon systems of the world consist of the West African and Asia-Australian monsoons. The term was first used in English in British India  to refer to the big seasonal winds blowing from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea in the southwest bringing rainfall to the area.

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Monsoon Season

Monsoons are generally welcomed with a huge relief after the sweltering heat caused during summer. The rainfall during monsoon brings cools the Earth and also provides the much-needed water in the parched lands. Discover some interesting facts on monsoons through this quiz.

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Question 1

People wear clothes made of ___________ during rainy season.  

A	Polyester
B	Silk
C	Cotton
D	Lycra

Question 1 Explanation: 

Clothes made of polyester and nylon are light and dry easily. Hence, they are worn during monsoons.

Question 2

Continental winds : Originate from land : : ___________ : Wind originating over water body.  

A	Coastal winds
B	Maritime winds
C	Moist winds
D	Hydral winds

Question 3

__________ is the most recommended vegetable during monsoons.

A	Flower variety
B	Roots
C	Tubers
D	Green leafy vegetables

Question 3 Explanation: 

The fresh showers of water help the plants spring back to life and new leaves grow during this season. Therefore, leafy vegetables are not only fresh but are also rich in nutrients.

Question 4

__________ is world-famous for its monsoon season.

A	India
B	Australia
C	America
D	Africa

Question 5

The earliest explanation of monsoon was provided by __________.

A	Newton
B	Darwin
C	Einstein
D	Edmond Halley

Question 5 Explanation: 

In 1686, Edmond Halley, an English mathematician and astronomer gave the explanation that differential heating between ocean and land caused giant breeze circulations thus influencing rain.

Question 6

_________ diseases are rampant during monsoons.  

A	Sun stroke and heat related diseases
B	Contagious
C	Air-borne
D	Water-borne

Question 6 Explanation: 

Water-borne diseases like jaundice, malaria, leptospirosis etc. are common during monsoons since the rain water carries these pathogens.

Question 7

Which of the following statements are true?

A	Monsoons come and leave abruptly.
B	Plants spring back to life during this season.
C	Pre-monsoon showers announce the arrival of monsoon.
D	Monsoons are generally followed by summer season.

Question 8

Normally, the direction of the wind is from __________.

A	Land to Ocean
B	North to south
C	Ocean to Land
D	East to West

Question 8 Explanation: 

Normally the direction of wind is from land to ocean making the air dry. During some months of the year, the wind blows from the ocean to land thus making the air moist.

Question 9

'Monsoon' is derived from the word 'mausim' which means 'season' in ________ language.

A	Urdu
B	Arabic
C	Persian
D	Hindi

Question 9 Explanation: 

In Arabic, word 'mausim' means season and this is where from monsoon originated. The term was introduced by the Arabic and Persian rulers when the saw the monsoons in Asia.

Question 10

Rain is caused by _________ winds.

A	Dry, continental wind
B	Dry, maritime wind
C	Moist ocean wind
D	Moist, continental wind

Question 10 Explanation: 

Moist ocean winds contain a lot of water content which on condensation cause rains in certain parts of the world.

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