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Explicitly contrasts equatorial wet climate with monsoon climate, stating monsoon climate is characterised by distinct wet/dry seasons associated with seasonal reversal of winds (implying the equatorial wet climate lacks this).

A student could combine this with a map of equatorial regions to check whether areas at the equator generally show monsoon-type seasonal wind reversals or steady conditions.

States a key feature of the hot, wet equatorial climate is 'no distinct seasons', which suggests absence of the seasonal wind-reversal pattern that defines monsoons.

Extend by comparing monthly wind/seasonality charts for equatorial stations vs known monsoon regions to see if reversal occurs.

Notes equatorial hot, wet climate occurs within about 5–10° of the equator and that farther from the equator 'the influence of the on-shore Trade Winds gives rise to a modified type of equatorial climate with monsoonal influences' (implying monsoonal reversal is more peripheral).

Use latitude information on a world map to test whether seasonal wind reversals are more common away from the immediate equatorial belt.

Describes the equatorial low-pressure belt/ITCZ as a zone of convergence/doldrums with extremely calm air movements, which is inconsistent with a regular, large-scale seasonal wind reversal at the equator itself.

Compare the seasonal migration of the ITCZ (given here as varying seasonally) with expected wind-reversal patterns to infer if equatorial zones experience systematic reversals.

Explains how equatorial westerlies can become monsoon winds after crossing the equator and being deflected (Coriolis), showing monsoon reversal involves cross-equatorial dynamics rather than being intrinsic to the equatorial belt.

A student could check which regions experience these cross-equatorial wind shifts (e.g., using hemisphere positions and seasonal sun migration) to see if they coincide with equatorial climates or lie adjacent to them.