Which air masses are formed in regions where long,clear nights allow for strong radiational cooling of the surface?
A)cT and mT
B)cP and cA
C)mT and cA
D)cT and cP
E)cA and cT

Question

Which air masses are formed in regions where long,clear nights allow for strong radiational cooling of the surface?
A)cT and mT
B)cP and cA
C)​mT and cA
D)​cT and cP
E)​cA and cT

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Continental Polar (cP) and Continental Arctic (cA) air masses form in regions with long, clear nights that allow for strong radiational cooling, leading to cold, dry air.

Which Air Masses Are Formed in Regions Where Long,clear Nights