One would expect a cP air mass to be
A) cold and dry.
B) cold and moist.
C) warm and dry.
D) warm and moist.

Name: One would expect a cP air mass to be A) cold and dry. B) cold and moist. C) warm and dry. D) warm and moist.
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The abbreviation "cP" stands for "continental Polar." This means that the air mass originates from a cold, dry region over land, and can be expected to bring cold, dry conditions to the area it moves into. Therefore, the best choice is A, "cold and dry."

One Would Expect a CP Air Mass to Be