Which of the following is not associated with the Asian monsoon pattern?

A) Unequal heating between the Asian landmass and Indian Ocean.
B) Shifting migration of the ITCZ bringing moisture-laden air to the area during the summer.
C) Summer low pressure zones over the ocean and high pressure zone over land.
D) High amounts of precipitation, including record breaking rainfall.


Ans: C) Summer low pressure zones over the ocean and high pressure zone over land.

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