
The winter monsoon occurs because
A) the Asian landmass is warmer than the ocean during winter.
B) the Asian landmass is colder than the ocean during winter.
C) low pressures develop over the Asian landmass during winter.
D) high pressures develop over the Indian Ocean during winter.
E) there is increased moisture available both on the land surface and in the atmosphere.
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