Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical maritime air mass? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical maritime air mass?
A. Warm and dry
B. Warm and humid
C. Cold and humid
D. Cold and dry
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tropical maritime air masses are warm and humid, originating over warm tropical oceans. They bring warm, moist, and often unstable weather, leading to convection and precipitation.

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