Tropical Monsoon Climates

Question 1

(2) Characteristics

Answer 1

Wet and dry season

Seasonal reversal in wind direction

Question 2

Ocean vs land capacity

Answer 2

Ocean heat capacity>Land so temperature varies less,

Asia is a large continental landmass so has intense heating and cooling

Question 3

3 stages of Dry season

Answer 3

In January the ITCZ moves south towards the tropic of Capricorn
The continental landmass experiences intense cooling leading to high pressure air
Wind blows from the NE away from the high pressure bringing dry

Question 4

3 stages of Wet Season

Answer 4

In June the ITCZ moves poleward towards cancer
AS the land slightly further north is hotter the ITCZ is drawn by the low pressure
Trade winds from the south blow warm moist air from the Indian Ocean fueling low pressure zone to assist creation of big storms

Question 5

Characteristics of Wet season

Answer 5

At least 30*
Up to 10,000mm falls
Agriculture dependent on it

Question 6

Role of sub-tropical anti-cyclones

Answer 6

In January cooling creates high pressure and wind to blow from NE
Opposite in June