Geography · Climatology

What is the defining characteristic of a 'monsoon' wind system?

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1Strong cyclonic wind patterns originating strictly over the polar oceans
2Localized daily wind movements resulting from temperature differences between mountains and valleys
3A seasonal reversal in the prevailing wind direction caused by differential heating of land and sea✓
4Constant high-speed winds blowing across the equatorial low-pressure belt

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A seasonal reversal in the prevailing wind direction caused by differential heating of land and sea

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