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Monsoon Conditions in Asia and West Africa: A Comparative Analysis, Quizzes of Geography

Definitions and descriptions of three major monsoon systems in asia and west africa. It explains the causes of monsoon conditions, the associated weather patterns, and the resulting climate conditions in each region. Monsoons are seasonal wind patterns characterized by heavy rainfall during certain seasons. In asia, the monsoon is caused by pressure differences between the himalayas and the sea, leading to wet summers and dry winters. In west africa, the monsoon is driven by the annual migration of the intertropical convergence zone, resulting in dry winters and wet summers. The southwestern us monsoon is also discussed, which is a summer-time phenomenon characterized by tropical air masses and low pressure, leading to precipitation during the summer months.

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Download Monsoon Conditions in Asia and West Africa: A Comparative Analysis and more Quizzes Geography in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Asian West African South Western US DEFINITION 1 which 3 placesexhibitearly major monsoon conditions? TERM 2 Asian DEFINITION 2 which monsoon is this describing?MOST FAMOUSchanged by pressure centers in AsiaHigh pressure in Himalayan Plato, air sinks, compresses, and is heated at DALR -RH goes down (hard to get condensation) -2-3 months dry -summer, very hotWET SUMMER, DRY WINTER TERM 3 Asian DEFINITION 3 which monsoon is this describing?WET SUMMER, DRY WINTER TERM 4 West African DEFINITION 4 which monsoon is this describing?Annual migration of Intertropical convergence zoneDRY WINTER, WET SUMMERWinter- ITCZ toward south of sahara desert NE trade winds blowing off deser into W Africa Dry and hot conditions Hard to get condensation Minimal rainfallSummer- ITCZ toward north, intense rainfall TERM 5 West African DEFINITION 5 which monsoon is this describing?DRY WINTER, WET SUMMER
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