Question
Explain why the monsoon is a periodical wind?
Answer
The monsoon is a periodical wind because it undergoes a seasonal reversal in direction. During summer, the landmass gets heated more than the surrounding water bodies, causing the low-pressure area over the land. This causes the wind to blow from the ocean towards the land, bringing moisture and resulting in the rainy season. In winter, the landmass cools down faster than the surrounding water bodies, resulting in a high-pressure area over the land. This causes the wind to blow from the land towards the ocean, resulting in a dry season.
