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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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Question 1 of 10
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1 pointsThe earliest explanation of monsoon was provided by __________.
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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.
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1 pointsContinental winds : Originate from land : : ___________ : Wind originating over water body.
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1 pointsMonsoon’ is derived from the word ‘mausim’ which means ‘season’ in ________ language.
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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.
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1 points__________ is the most recommended vegetable during monsoons.
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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.
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1 points__________ is world-famous for its monsoon season.
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1 pointsNormally, the direction of the wind is from __________.
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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.
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1 points_________ diseases are rampant during monsoons.
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Water-borne diseases like jaundice, malaria, leptospirosis etc. are common during monsoons since the rain water carries these pathogens.
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1 pointsWhich of the following statements are true?
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1 pointsPeople wear clothes made of ___________ during rainy season.
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Clothes made of polyester and nylon are light and dry easily. Hence, they are worn during monsoons.
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Question 10 of 10
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1 pointsRain is caused by _________ winds.
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Moist ocean winds contain a lot of water content which on condensation cause rains in certain parts of the world.
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