Question 1155Navigation General70% to pass
Monsoons are characterized by _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) steady winds that reverse direction semiannually.
Monsoons are characterized by seasonal changes in wind direction. During the summer, monsoon winds blow from the southwest, bringing warm, moist air from the ocean. In the winter, the winds reverse direction, blowing from the northeast. This semiannual reversal of wind direction is the defining characteristic of monsoons.
The other answer choices do not accurately describe the nature of monsoons. Monsoons are not characterized by strong, gusty winds from the same direction (choice A), light variable winds with low humidity (choice C), or strong cyclonic winds (choice D).
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