How do the annual monsoon rains affect the environment of South Asia? A. The rains cause flooding, but help the region grow enough food for its people.

B. Southwest winds from the Indian Ocean bring light rain along the west coast.

C. The mountains in the north keep the rains from reaching South Asia's east coast.

D. Monsoons bring steady rain to the region all year long.

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