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Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat

Temperature data showing difference between winter and summer.
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Earth Systems, Water & Life, Weather, Societal Applications, Freshwater Resources
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.A
Keywords: 
monsoons, India, temperature, windspeed, soil moisture, SMAP
Summary: 
The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA satellites and models we can see the monsoon patterns like never before.