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Write three differences between summer monsoon season and retreating monsoon season.
Topic: Summer vs retreating monsoon
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Answer
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Three differences are shown in the table.
Comparison
| Summer monsoon season | Retreating monsoon season |
|---|---|
| Lasts from June to September. | Lasts from October to November. |
| The winds blow from sea to land, laden with moisture. | The winds blow from land to sea and are largely dry. |
| Has two branches — the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branches. | Has a single stream, raining mainly on the Coromandel coast. |
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