Question

A mass of extremely cold, dry air moves over the ocean. Which type of air mass does it most likely become? (1 point)
• maritime tropical
• maritime polar
• continental tropical
• continental arctic

Answer 1

A mass of extremely cold, dry air moving over the ocean is most likely to become a **maritime polar** air mass. This is because maritime polar air masses form over cold ocean waters and typically contain some moisture from the ocean, even if the air is initially dry. The other options either pertain to warmer air masses or those formed over land.