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4(iii)
With reference to Figure A and Figure B given below, answer the questions that follow:
How is the wind shown in Figure A different from the one shown in Figure B?
Topic: Monsoon winds
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Answer
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The main differences are shown in the table.
Comparison
| South-West Monsoon (Figure A) | North-East Monsoon (Figure B) |
|---|---|
| Blows from the sea to the land during June–September. | Blows from the land to the sea during October–December. |
| Moisture-laden — brings heavy rain over most of India. | Largely dry — brings rain mainly to the Coromandel coast after crossing the Bay of Bengal. |
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