6 Questions
What is the main reason for the different air pressures during summer and winter months in Eastern China?
Different heat capacities of land and ocean
In summer, the air mass from the Western Pacific Ocean is characterized by
Warm and moist air
What is the direction of the prevailing wind in winter months in Eastern China?
Northwesterly
What is the characteristic of a monsoon climate?
Seasonal variations caused by changes in wind direction
In winter, the land in Eastern China
Cools down fast
What is the result of the seasonal variations in wind patterns in a monsoon climate?
Two distinct seasons with high and low precipitation
Learn about the seasonal variations in Eastern China, caused by prevailing winds and the differing heat capacities of the ocean and land. Understand how air masses from the Western Pacific Ocean and Russia influence the climate of this region.
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