Characteristics of ITCZ

Question 1

Tropical Maritime (mT)

Answer 1

mT is formed over the Atlantic Ocean south of the Equator.
It is unstable (variable) air mass that brings the following of conditions:
Winds are warm, high low relative humidity (65-82%), rainfall varies from showers to intense thunderstorms.

Question 2

Tropical Continental (cT)

Answer 2

cT air mass is formed over land (the Sahara Desert).
It is a stable air mass that brings the following conditions:
Extremely hot temperatures, very low relative humidity (10-17%), no rainfall, poor visibility due to dust storms.