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What is 'Monsoon'? - Geography

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What is 'Monsoon'?

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Solution 1

The term 'Monsoon' is derived from the Arabic word Mausim, which means season.

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Solution 2

Monsoons are periodic seasonal winds. They develop because of differential heating as well as cooling of the land and sea.

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Chapter 7: Climate - EXERCISES [Page 86]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 10
Chapter 7 Climate
EXERCISES | Q II. 1 (d) (i) | Page 86
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