General Navigation USCG Question #779 (Set 25)

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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