Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Air Mass Type) | List II (Code) A. Maritime tropical | 1. mT B. Continental tropical | 2. cP C. Maritime polar | 3. mP D. Continental polar | 4. cT

The correct Answer is A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2 Explanation Air masses are large bodies of air having uniform temperature and moisture characteristics over a horizontal extent. They are classified based on their source regions, which determine their thermal and moisture properties. The classification uses a two-letter code: the first letter indicates moisture content (m for maritime, c for continental) and the second letter indicates thermal characteristics (T for tropical, P for polar, A for arctic/antarctic, E for equatorial). Statement-wise Analysis 1. A. Maritime tropical (mT): This air mass originates over tropical oceans. It is characterized by warm temperatures and high moisture content. The corresponding code is 1. mT. 2. B. Continental tropical (cT): This air mass originates over tropical landmasses. It is characterized by warm temperatures and low moisture content. The corresponding code is 4. cT. 3. C. Maritime polar (mP): This air mass originates over polar oceans. It is characterized by cold temperatures and high moisture content. The corresponding code is 3. mP. 4. D. Continental polar (cP): This air mass originates over polar landmasses. It is characterized by cold temperatures and low moisture content. The corresponding code is 2. cP. Therefore, the correct matching is A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2. Key Takeaway: Air mass classification codes (e.g., mT, cT, mP, cP) denote their source region characteristics, with 'm' for maritime (moist), 'c' for continental (dry), 'T' for tropical (warm), and 'P' for polar (cold).

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

List I (Air Mass Type)	List II (Code)
A. Maritime tropical	1. mT
B. Continental tropical	2. cP
C. Maritime polar	3. mP
D. Continental polar	4. cT

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From NCERT Fundamentals of Physical Geography · Page 7

Options

AA-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
BA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
C1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A
DA-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

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Solution

The correct Answer is
A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

Explanation

Air masses are large bodies of air having uniform temperature and moisture characteristics over a horizontal extent. They are classified based on their source regions, which determine their thermal and moisture properties. The classification uses a two-letter code: the first letter indicates moisture content (m for maritime, c for continental) and the second letter indicates thermal characteristics (T for tropical, P for polar, A for arctic/antarctic, E for equatorial).

Statement-wise Analysis

A. Maritime tropical (mT): This air mass originates over tropical oceans. It is characterized by warm temperatures and high moisture content. The corresponding code is 1. mT.
B. Continental tropical (cT): This air mass originates over tropical landmasses. It is characterized by warm temperatures and low moisture content. The corresponding code is 4. cT.
C. Maritime polar (mP): This air mass originates over polar oceans. It is characterized by cold temperatures and high moisture content. The corresponding code is 3. mP.
D. Continental polar (cP): This air mass originates over polar landmasses. It is characterized by cold temperatures and low moisture content. The corresponding code is 2. cP.

Therefore, the correct matching is A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2. Key Takeaway: Air mass classification codes (e.g., mT, cT, mP, cP) denote their source region characteristics, with 'm' for maritime (moist), 'c' for continental (dry), 'T' for tropical (warm), and 'P' for polar (cold).

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