Where do the most intense summer monsoons occur?

a. Asia
b. Africa
c. South America
d. Gulf of Mexico


ANS: A
Asia and Africa are dependent on the summer monsoon rains, but the strongest summer monsoons are
found in Asia. There can be as much as 10 meters of rainfall. Information can be found in the section
Atmospheric Circulation Generates Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns.

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