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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Summer and Winter Monsoons.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Summer Monsoon | Winter Monsoon |
| These blow in the summer season from July to September. | These blow in winter mainly in December and January. |
| These bring heavy rainfall with thunder lightning | These bring dry cold weather and cold waves. |
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Chapter 14: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds - EXERCISES [Page 137]
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