Which of the following air masses affects the climate of western Europe?
A. Tropical maritime
B. Polar maritime
C. Polar continental
D. Tropical continental
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Western Europe is primarily influenced by polar maritime air masses from the North Atlantic, which bring cool, moist, and changeable weather, moderated by the Gulf Stream.
Explanation:
Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a specific time (e.g., temperature, rainfall today). Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns over 30 years or more in a region.
Explanation:
Low-pressure systems in the Northern Hemisphere have counterclockwise wind circulation due to the Coriolis effect. They are associated with rising air, cloud formation, and precipitation.
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