Which of the following is a characteristic of a polar maritime air mass?
A. Warm and dry
B. Cold and dry
C. Warm and humid
D. Cold and humid
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Polar maritime air masses are cold and humid, originating over cold ocean waters in polar regions. They often bring cool, cloudy, and wet weather to affected regions.
Explanation:
Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere, weather, and climate. Climatology is a branch of meteorology dealing with long-term weather patterns.
Explanation:
A stationary front is the boundary between two air masses where neither is moving, often resulting in prolonged periods of cloudy, rainy weather.
Explanation:
The dew point is the temperature to which air must be cooled at constant pressure to become saturated with respect to water. When the air temperature cools to the dew point, condensation (fog, clouds, or dew) begins.
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