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What is the main reason for the different air pressures during summer and winter months in Eastern China?
What is the main reason for the different air pressures during summer and winter months in Eastern China?
- Variation in temperature between land and ocean
- Different heat capacities of land and ocean (correct)
- Change in wind direction from summer to winter
- Moisture content of air masses from different regions
In summer, the air mass from the Western Pacific Ocean is characterized by
In summer, the air mass from the Western Pacific Ocean is characterized by
- Warm and moist air (correct)
- Warm and dry air
- Cold and moist air
- Cold and dry air
What is the direction of the prevailing wind in winter months in Eastern China?
What is the direction of the prevailing wind in winter months in Eastern China?
- Southwesterly
- Southeasterly
- Northeasterly
- Northwesterly (correct)
What is the characteristic of a monsoon climate?
What is the characteristic of a monsoon climate?
In winter, the land in Eastern China
In winter, the land in Eastern China
What is the result of the seasonal variations in wind patterns in a monsoon climate?
What is the result of the seasonal variations in wind patterns in a monsoon climate?