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Q. With reference to the ‘air masses’, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct:
Air masses are the air with distinctive characteristics in terms of temperature and humidity.

Statement 2 is correct: Air masses are created when air remains over a homogenous area for a sufficiently longer time. This causes the air to acquire the characteristics of the area.

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