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Monsoons

Atmospheric pressure
Upwind
downwind
Orographic effects
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Step-by-step explanation:

  • Monsoon

Monsoon is traditionally a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea.

  • Atmospheric pressure

Atmospheric pressure, also known as barometric pressure, is the pressure within the atmosphere of Earth. A standard atmosphere is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 Pa, which is equivalent to 760 mm Hg, 29.9212 inches Hg, or 14.696 psi.

(Extra Info) P_h= P_0 e

P_h = pressure at height h

P_0 = sea level pressure

g = acceleration due to gravity

k = Boltzmann's constant (ideal gas constant divided by Avogadro's number)

T = absolute temperature

m = mass of one air molecule

  • Upwind

In the direction from which the wind is blowing.

  • Downwind

In the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing.

Orographic effects

The orographic effect occurs when air masses are forced to flow over high topography. As air rises over mountains, it cools and water vapor condenses. As a result, it is common for rain to be concentrated on the windward side of mountains, and for rainfall to increase with elevation in the direction of storm tracks.

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