The summer monsoon is characterized by extremely arid conditions, and during the winter monsoon, massive amounts of rain are dumped on South and East Asia
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
RATIONALE: A monsoon climate, overall, is characterized by spring and summer precipitation and a long dry season in the low-sun (winter) cycle.
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