The Indian Monsoon Quiz
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How long does it take for the monsoon winds to cover the entire country, except for the extreme north-west?

  • A week
  • A few days
  • About a month (correct)
  • Several months
  • Where do the south-east trade winds, which become the south-west monsoon, originate?

  • Cold subtropical areas of the northern oceans
  • Polar regions of the southern oceans
  • Equatorial regions of the southern oceans
  • Warm subtropical areas of the southern oceans (correct)
  • What is the average velocity of the south-west monsoon winds as they enter the Indian peninsula?

  • 20 km per hour
  • 40 km per hour
  • 50 km per hour
  • 30 km per hour (correct)
  • What is the direction of the south-east trade winds as they enter the Indian peninsula?

    <p>South-westerly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of moisture for the subcontinent brought by the monsoon winds?

    <p>Warm subtropical areas of the southern oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what average velocity do the monsoon winds blow as they enter the Indian peninsula?

    <p>30 km per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Monsoon Winds in India

    • It takes around 4-5 weeks for the monsoon winds to cover the entire country, except for the extreme north-west.

    Origin of South-East Trade Winds

    • The south-east trade winds, which become the south-west monsoon, originate from the Mascarene High in the southern hemisphere.

    Characteristics of Monsoon Winds

    • The average velocity of the south-west monsoon winds as they enter the Indian peninsula is around 30 km/h (18.6 mph).
    • The direction of the south-east trade winds as they enter the Indian peninsula is from the south-east to the north-west.

    Source of Moisture

    • The source of moisture for the subcontinent brought by the monsoon winds is the Indian Ocean.

    Wind Velocity

    • The monsoon winds blow at an average velocity of 30 km/h (18.6 mph) as they enter the Indian peninsula.

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    Test your knowledge of the Indian monsoon with this quiz. Challenge yourself to understand the dynamics of the south-east trade winds and their impact on the Indian peninsula's climate.

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