Question

essential question: how might seasonal monsoon winds affect farmers and traders in india?
part 1: vocabulary review
match each term to its correct definition.

1. ___ monsoon\ta. exchange of goods between regions or countries
2. ___ agriculture\tb. long period without rainfall
3. ___ trade\tc. heavy rainfall that causes rivers to overflow
4. ___ drought\td. seasonal wind pattern that brings wet or dry weather
5. ___ flood\te. growing crops and raising animals for food and profit

Explanation:

1. A monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings wet or dry weather.
2. Agriculture involves growing crops and raising animals for food and profit.
3. Trade is the exchange of goods between regions or countries.
4. Drought is a long - period without rainfall.
5. Flood is heavy rainfall that causes rivers to overflow.

Answer:

1. d. Seasonal wind pattern that brings wet or dry weather
2. e. Growing crops and raising animals for food and profit
3. a. Exchange of goods between regions or countries
4. b. Long period without rainfall
5. c. Heavy rainfall that causes rivers to overflow