Monsoons in southern Asia are ____
a. regular yearly variations between dry winter and wet summer weather
b. large waves of storms and rain entering Asia from the Pacific Ocean
c. large waves of storms and rain entering Asia from the Indian Ocean
d. temporary effects of a strong El Niño
e. temporary effects of a strong La Niña
ANSWER: a
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