q Monsoon is a climate feature that is characterized by the seasonal reversal in surface winds.
q The
very different heat capacity of land and ocean surface is the key mechanism that
produces monsoons.
q During
summer seasons, land surface heats up faster than the ocean. Low pressure center is established over land while high pressure center
is established over oceans. Winds blow from ocean to land and bring large amounts of water vapor to produce
heavy precipitation over land: A rainy season.
q During
winters, land surface cools down fast and sets up a high pressure center. Winds
blow from land to ocean: a dry season.