CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Explain in detail the difference between winds and monsoon winds.

Open in App
Solution

Winds Monsoon Winds
Moving currents of air from a high pressure area to a low pressure area due to convection. Seasonal winds that occur as a result of differential heating of land and oceans on the earth's surface.
Winds occur on a daily basis in a particular direction. Monsoon winds are seasonal and reverse the prevalent direction of wind for certain periods of the year.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
In Short
GEOGRAPHY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon