geography

Watch the two videos below about Indian Monsoons and also use class MS PowerPoint notes to answer the questions below. Concise and well-explained answers will receive full credit.

Video 1: Title: Concept of Indian Monsoon Duration 7 min. 35 sec; URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo8nlearLZQ&t=235s

Video 2: Title: National Geographic – Monsoons Duration 3 min. 22 sec; URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76dfOmEr4_s

Answer the questions in the spaces below the question.

1. Explain what causes India monsoons in summer. In your answer, be sure to explain development of low- and high-pressure systems in summer and winter respectfully and resulting wind movement. (9 points)

2. Explain the benefits of monsoons in the Indian subcontinent under each of the following headings:

Environmental benefits: (3 points):

Economic benefits: (3 points):

spiritual benefits: (3 points):

3. List THREE negative aspects (costs) of Indian Monsoons. (9 points)

4. Why do the narrators call India monsoons “giver of life?” (3 points)