Answers to hw monsoon wind page 62

(i)	With reference to Fig. 6, describe the main features of the tropical monsoon climate.                                                                                                         [4]
	Distinct wet and dry/monsoon seasons. Annual rainfall of 1850mm. High and constant temperature throughout the year with temperature range of 20 degree Celsius. Mean annual temperature of 26.7 degree celsius.
(ii)	Explain the main features described in (a)i.                                                             [4]
	During June to September, the southwest monsoon wind blows across the Ocean and picks up moisture; bringing heavy rainfall to this country. During October to February, the northeast monsoon wind blows across the cold land and is dry and cold, so this country does not receive much rainfall during this period. This country receives high and constant temperature throughout the year as it is located near the equator where the angle of incidence of the sun is high/vertical; thus the suns’ rays are concentrated and spread over a small area. Sun’s rays go through a thinner layer of atmosphere and less heat is lost so the temperature is higher.