The seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean caused by the differences in temperature between the rapidly heating and cooling landmasses of Africa and Asia and the slowly changing ocean waters are called

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Monsoons are seasonal winds that occur in the Indian Ocean and Southern Asia, caused by the temperature difference between the continent and the ocean. They are characterized by a distinct wet and dry season, rather than the sudden, violent events described by the other options.

The Seasonal Winds in the Indian Ocean Caused by the Differences