Which of the following is a characteristic of a polar maritime air mass?
A. Warm and dry
B. Cold and dry
C. Cold and humid
D. Warm and humid
Answer: Option C
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:
The Arctic climate is characterized by extremely cold winters, short cool summers, and very low precipitation (primarily as snow), making it a polar desert.
Explanation:
A Hadley cell is a large-scale atmospheric circulation pattern where warm air rises at the equator, flows poleward at high altitudes, and sinks at the subtropics, forming the trade winds.
Explanation:
The Indian monsoon is driven by the differential heating of the Asian landmass and the Indian Ocean, creating a large pressure gradient that causes moisture-laden winds to blow from the sea to the land.
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