Which of the following characterizes the summer monsoon in eastern and southern Asia?
A)wet weather and winds blowing from land to sea
B)dry weather and winds blowing from sea to land
C)wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land
D)dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea

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The summer monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land. As the land heats up during summer, the warm air rises, drawing in moist air from the sea, which causes widespread rainfall. This is the opposite of the winter monsoon, which brings dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea.

Which of the Following Characterizes the Summer Monsoon in Eastern