Monsoons are characterized by __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — steady winds that reverse direction semiannually
Monsoons are large-scale seasonal wind systems resulting from differential heating between continents and oceans, characterized by steady winds that markedly reverse their direction semiannually, as detailed in Bowditch.
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