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Question
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)
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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.
The temperature will decrease and humidity will increase.

The temperature will decrease and humidity will decrease.

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9 hours ago

A continental polar air mass is typically characterized by cold temperatures and low humidity. When it moves into an area, the most likely changes would be:

The temperature will decrease and humidity will decrease.

This is because continental polar air arises over land in polar regions, which generally results in cooler and drier conditions.