Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical continental air mass?
A. Cold and humid
B. Cold and dry
C. Warm and humid
D. Warm and dry
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Tropical continental air masses are warm and dry, originating over hot desert regions like the Sahara. They bring hot, dry, and stable weather with clear skies.
Explanation:
The Walker Circulation is a large-scale cell of rising and sinking air over the Pacific Ocean. Warm air rises over the western Pacific (near Indonesia) and sinks over the eastern Pacific. This circulation is disrupted during El Niño events.
Explanation:
During an El Niño event, the Walker Circulation weakens as the trade winds weaken, causing the warm water to shift eastward across the Pacific. This can lead to droughts in Australia and floods in South America.
Explanation:
Occluded fronts are associated with complex weather patterns, including a mix of rain, snow, and strong winds, as the cold front overtakes the warm front.
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