Wind Currents Due to Uneven Heating of Land and Water
What is the d...
Question
What is the direction of Monsoon winds in Summer ?
A
From ocean towards the land
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B
From land towards the ocean
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C
From equator towards the poles
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D
From poles towards the equator
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Solution
The correct option is A From ocean towards the land Monsoon winds blow from cold to warm regions because cold air takes up more space than warm air. So, monsoons blow from the sea toward land in the summer as land is hotter and ocean is colder.