Which of the following is one of the causes of monsoons?

A) Jet streams strengthen in the summer.
B) Polar easterlies bring contrasting air to the tropics.
C) Oceans have large, seasonal temperature changes.
D) Continents heat and cool differently than oceans.
E) Land cools off quickly in the summer.


Answer: D

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