Which of the following is NOT an ideal air mass source region?
A) the Rocky Mountains west of Denver
B) the flat tundra surface of northern Canada
C) the flat desert surface of the Sahara
D) the Pacific Ocean near the Gulf of Alaska
E) the regions of the world which have stable air

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The Rocky Mountains are not an ideal air mass source region because mountains are not good sources for air masses. Air masses form best over flat surfaces, which allow for uniform heating and the accumulation or removal of specific characteristics. Mountains disrupt this process by creating complex topography and interfering with an air mass's movement and stability.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Ideal Air Mass