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Monsoon

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Seasonal wind and precipitation patterns that are critical for agriculture in tropical and subtropical regions; climate change can cause irregular or inconsistent monsoon cycles.

AP course connection

Topic 4.5: 4.5 Global Wind Patterns

Unit 4