Question

For much of South and Southeast Asia, winter is a period characterized by relatively dry conditions. True False

Answer 1

For much of South and Southeast Asia, winter is a period characterised by relatively dry conditions is "true" statement.

Reason for Dry condition in South and Southeast Asia:

The South and Southeast Asian winters is characterised by relatively dry conditions. This is because of the trade winds blowing from the Northeast to Southwest over the Pacific Ocean from the subtropical high-pressure belt towards the equatorial lows.

Some characteristics of South and Southeast Asia are-

• In general, Asia is demarcated by a continental climate in the interior parts of the continent.
• This means there is a strong heating up of the landmass during summer months and a strong chilling of the continent during winters.
• The relatively dry conditions as compared to summer is due to the dry wind which loses most of its moisture at the coasts while passing through the continental landmass.  

Learn more about the main wind belts, here

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