Along the west coast of India, the prevailing wind during the winter blows ______ and produces the _______.
A) offshore; dry monsoon
B) onshore; wet monsoon
C) offshore; wet monsoon
D) onshore; dry monsoon

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During the winter, the prevailing wind along the west coast of India blows offshore, leading to the dry monsoon season. This is because the winds move from the land towards the sea, carrying little moisture and thus not contributing to rainfall.

Along the West Coast of India, the Prevailing Wind During