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Seasonal Variations in Monsoon Patterns
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What is the primary mechanism driving the monsoon winds?
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Differences in atmospheric pressure
💡 Explanation:
The monsoon winds are primarily driven by differences in atmospheric pressure between the land and the ocean. During the summer months, the land heats up faster than the ocean, creating a low-pressure area over the land. This pressure difference draws in moisture-laden winds from the ocean, resulting in the monsoon rains.