A continental polar air mass moves into an area. Based on the characteristics of this type of air mass, which changes are most likely to happen in the area?(1 point)
Responses
The temperature will decrease and humidity will decrease.
The temperature will decrease and humidity will decrease.
The temperature will increase and humidity will decrease.
The temperature will increase and humidity will decrease.
The temperature will increase and humidity will increase.
The temperature will increase and humidity will increase.
The temperature will decrease and humidity will increase
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The correct answer is: The temperature will decrease and humidity will decrease.
Which type of air mass forms over a cold ocean?(1 point)
Responses
continental tropical
continental tropical
continental polar
continental polar
maritime polar
maritime polar
maritime tropical
Responses
continental tropical
continental tropical
continental polar
continental polar
maritime polar
maritime polar
maritime tropical
The correct answer is: maritime polar.
Which type of air mass is most likely to bring hot, humid weather?(1 point)
Responses
maritime polar
maritime polar
maritime tropical
maritime tropical
continental polar
continental polar
continental tropical
Responses
maritime polar
maritime polar
maritime tropical
maritime tropical
continental polar
continental polar
continental tropical
The correct answer is: maritime tropical.
Which is most likely to cause clouds to form in a previously clear sky?(1 point)
Responses
A colder air mass moves into the area and rises.
A colder air mass moves into the area and rises.
An air mass sinks and becomes warmer.
An air mass sinks and becomes warmer.
A warmer air mass moves into the area and rises.
A warmer air mass moves into the area and rises.
An air mass sinks and becomes colder.
Responses
A colder air mass moves into the area and rises.
A colder air mass moves into the area and rises.
An air mass sinks and becomes warmer.
An air mass sinks and becomes warmer.
A warmer air mass moves into the area and rises.
A warmer air mass moves into the area and rises.
An air mass sinks and becomes colder.
The correct answer is: A colder air mass moves into the area and rises.
A mass of extremely cold, dry air moves over the ocean. Which type of air mass does it most likely become?(1 point)
Responses
maritime polar
maritime polar
continental arctic
continental arctic
continental tropical
continental tropical
maritime tropical
Responses
maritime polar
maritime polar
continental arctic
continental arctic
continental tropical
continental tropical
maritime tropical
The correct answer is: maritime polar.