In Eurasia, the Land Becomes Cold in the Winter and Develops

Multiple Choice

In Eurasia, the land becomes cold in the winter and develops a seasonal high-pressure system from which surface flow is directed off the land. In the summer, in contrast, the opposite occurs: The landmasses are heated and develop a low-pressure cell, which permits air to flow onto the land. This "switch" in directions of airflow into or off of the continent gives rise to ________.

A) the monsoon
B) cyclones
C) the polar high
D) easterlies and westerlies