A mT air mass is likely to be______ than a cT air mass because the mT air mass______ .
A)drier; forms under the equatorial low
B)hotter; forms over the ocean
C)drier; is a cold air mass
D)wetter; is warmer than the cT air mass
E)wetter; forms over the ocean

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An mT air mass forms over the ocean and is therefore characterized by high moisture content, while a cT air mass forms over hot, dry land and is therefore characterized by low moisture content. Therefore, an mT air mass is generally wetter than a cT air mass.

A MT Air Mass Is Likely to Be______ Than a CT