The$\underline {\text { winter }}$ 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) high pressures develop over the Asian landmass during winter.
D) both A and C
E) both B and C

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During winter, the Asian landmass loses heat rapidly due to radiation, making it colder than the adjacent ocean. This temperature difference sets up a pressure gradient, with high pressure over the land and low pressure over the ocean. The high pressure over the Asian landmass is due to the radiative cooling, resulting in sinking and dry air. The cold air from the landmass flows towards the warmer ocean, creating the winter monsoon. Thus, both option B and C are correct which makes option E the best choice. Option A is incorrect because the landmass is colder, not warmer than the ocean during winter.

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The $\underline {\text { winter }}$ Monsoon Occurs Because
A) the Asian Landmass Is Warmer Than