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 tropical
maritime tropical

continental tropical
continental tropical

maritime polar
maritime polar

continental arctic

1 answer

When extremely cold, dry air moves over the ocean, it would most likely become a maritime polar air mass. This is because while the air may start as cold and dry, as it moves over the warmer ocean water, it can pick up moisture, leading to the characteristics of a maritime polar air mass.