Tropical Monsoon Climate Flashcards

What is the distribution of the tropical monsoon climate?

What is the mean annual temperature of places with a tropical monsoon climate?

The annual rainfall for the tropical monsoon climate is above ______ mm.

The Northeast Monsoon winds bring heavy rain to the Indian sub-continent.

What is the temperature range in the tropical monsoon climate?

Which months are associated with the Southwest Monsoon?

Distribution

Tropical monsoon climate is found between 10° and 25° latitude north and south of the Equator.
Affected regions include Indo-China (Vietnam, Myanmar), South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Western Africa, and parts of Brazil (northeastern and southeastern).

Temperature

Characterized by consistently high temperatures throughout the year.
Mean annual temperature averages around 26°C.
Annual temperature range is approximately 6°C, larger than that of tropical equatorial climates.
Greater variation in monthly temperatures compared to tropical equatorial regions.

Rainfall

Receives high annual rainfall, exceeding 1500 mm.
Monthly rainfall can vary significantly, ranging from 0 to 3000 mm.
Distinct wet and dry seasons are prominent features of this climate type.

Monsoon Winds

Northeast Monsoon winds occur from October to January, being dry and providing no rain to areas like Bangladesh.
Southwest Monsoon winds prevail from June to September, bringing heavy rainfall as they acquire moisture over the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal.

Explore the key concepts of the tropical monsoon climate with these flashcards. Gain insights into its distribution, temperature patterns, and characteristics. Perfect for students studying climatology or geography.