When extremely cold, dry air moves over the ocean, it is most likely to become a maritime polar air mass. Maritime polar air masses originate over cold ocean waters, and the cold air will remain relatively cool and moist as it passes over the ocean.
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
maritime polar
maritime polar
continental tropical
continental tropical
continental arctic
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I apologize for any confusion in my previous answer. Let's clarify:
When an extremely cold, dry air mass (which is typically continental arctic or continental polar) moves over the ocean, the air mass can pick up moisture from the ocean surface. The original cold and dry characteristics will not change significantly; instead, the air mass may become modified but generally retains its cold properties.
Given that, while the air mass can become more humid, it will still be classified based on its source region (in this case, it started as a continental air mass). If we go by the options provided:
- Continental Arctic: It would remain continental if it doesn't get enough moisture.
- Maritime Polar: This could be the new classification if it picks up enough moisture while over the ocean.
- Continental Polar: Similar to continental Arctic but warmer and still dry.
- Maritime Tropical: This wouldn't apply because it originated from a cold region.
If you're asking which identification it would take after modification, it could likely shift towards maritime polar, especially if the air mass picks up significant moisture from the ocean.
Thus, I confirm my answer aligns with meteorological principles, but I appreciate your inquiry for clarification!
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