Match each term to the most appropriate description. Terms may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-winds that change direction seasonally

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​Match each term to the most appropriate description. Terms may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-​winds that change direction seasonally

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Monsoons are winds that change direction seasonally, typically bringing heavy rain in one season and dry conditions in another.

Answer: A and B
 Westerly winds blow from west to east, while easterly winds blow from east to west. These directional terms often refer to prevailing winds in certain regions.

Answer: C and D
 Windward refers to the side of a mountain or other obstacle facing the oncoming wind, while leeward refers to the sheltered side of the obstacle.

Answer: F
 The thermocline is a layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth.

Answer: G
 Overturn is a process in which warm, less dense water at the surface of a body of water is mixed with cooler, denser water beneath it. This can occur due to winds, currents, or changes in temperature.

​Match Each Term to the Most Appropriate Description

Match Each Term to the Most Appropriate Description