Which of the following is the first atmospheric condition that leads to the South Asian monsoon?

a. Moisture is squeezed out over the Indian subcontinent.

b. Moisture builds up in the air over the Indian subcontinent.

c. Hot air rises over the Indian subcontinent.

d. Cool air descends over the Indian subcontinent

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Rudy Petersen

Geography

25 October, 11:20

Which of the following is the first atmospheric condition that leads to the South Asian monsoon?

a. Moisture is squeezed out over the Indian subcontinent.

b. Moisture builds up in the air over the Indian subcontinent.

c. Hot air rises over the Indian subcontinent.

d. Cool air descends over the Indian subcontinent

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Jamari Chen · Answer 1

Hot air rises over the Indian subcontinent

Explanation:

The first atmospheric condition established in the tradition theory of monsoon formation is hot air rising over the Indian subcontinent to replace cool air rising over the sea.