1) Which of these are true about monsoons- (more than 1 can be true) a) Seasonal change in wind direction. b) Causes wet and dry seasons in the tropics. c) Commonly associated with the Indian Ocean. d) monthly rain event tied to the moon's phases e) Warm, moist air masses from the ocean move toward land, bringing heavy rain. 2) Monsoons wind patterns... (more than 1) a) Always blow from cold to warm regions. b) are unpredictable and surprise scientists every year c) move north to south and east to west depending on the stars in the sky d) Influence climate in India/ south Asia. e) Cooler, dry air masses from land move toward the ocean, bringing dry weather. 3) The summer monsoon...(more than 1) a) runs from April to September b) Associated with heavy rainfall. c) is the reason we have summer vacation each year d) Affects India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. e) Warm, moist air masses from the ocean move toward land, bringing heavy rain.Causes humid climate and torrential rain. f) Is why we have the 4th of July 4) The winter monsoon ...(more than 1) a) Runs from October to April b) Less known and less intense than summer monsoon. c) Dry winds blow from the northeast (Mongolia, China). d) Himalayas block wind and moisture, keeping southern India and Sri Lanka warm. e) Can cause droughts. f) Cooler, dry air masses from land move toward the ocean, bringing dry weather. 5) THe Asian-Australian Monsoon ...(more than 1) a) is the number one killer of kangaroos each year b) Includes the Indian Ocean. c) Stretches from northern Australia to Russia’s Pacific coast. d) Ends on the Indian coast of Africa. 6) THe North American Monsoon ...(more than 1) a) Occurs mid-summer. b) is a myth Monsoons only happen in Asia c) Warm, moist air from Gulf of California and Gulf of Mexico. d) Meets over Sierra Madre Occidental mountains in Mexico. e) Brings moisture to the ecosystem of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. f) Natural aid to firefighters in desert regions but can disrupt daily life. 7) Monsoons are a) strong winds that can change the weather, bringing either rain or dry air depending on the season b) A myth meant to scare local children into doing theri homework c) occur when the ocean overfills with fresh water 8) A great place to read about monsoons  ...(more than 1) a) https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/monsoon/ b) Cosmopolitan c) https://www.britannica.com/science/monsoon d) https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/enso/north-american-monsoon e) Tik Tok 9) Prevailing winds are a) The strongest or most common winds in a particular region, which shift during monsoon seasons and cause changes in weather patterns. b) Game of Thrones spin off 10) Humidity is a) When you are not vain or boastful  b) The amount of moisture in the air. During summer monsoons, humidity increases as moist air from the ocean moves inland, bringing rain. 11) Air mass is a) a large body of air with consistent temperature and moisture. b) The newest basketball shoe by Nike 12) Atmospheric pressure a) David Bowie hit from the 1970s b) The force exerted by the weight of air in the atmosphere 13) Convection is a) The movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking, which drives the air circulation patterns involved in monsoons b) HOw air moves in our oven c) To believ something strongly 14) Jet stream a) A fast-moving ribbon of air high in the atmosphere that can influence weather patterns, including the timing and strength of monsoons. b) best place to fish in Colorado

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