Which of the Following Features Defines Monsoon Depressions

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features defines monsoon depressions?

• A)upper-level jet streams
• B)huge drainage gullies that are produced during the heavy rains in the summer monsoon
• C)large reservoirs used for irrigation that fill with water during the summer monsoon
• D)low-pressure areas that enhance rainfall during the summer monsoon

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Definitions:

Vegetated Zone

Areas covered with plants including grasses, trees, and shrubs, often key in preventing erosion and providing habitat.

Adsorption

The process by which atoms, ions, or molecules from a substance (it could be a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid) adhere to a surface of another substance.

Corrosion

The process of degradation of materials, especially metals, due to chemical reactions with their environment, leading to weakening and damage.

Fractures

Breaks, cracks, or splits in bones or geological formations, often resulting from stress or impact.