In the figure below,the area known as tornado alley forms because polar air masses frequently collide with ________.

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Tornado alley is a region in the central United States where cold air masses from Canada and the Rocky Mountains collide with warm, moist air masses from the Gulf of Mexico. This clash of air masses creates the ideal conditions for tornado formation, making tornado alley one of the most active tornado regions in the world. Therefore, the correct answer is A, where tropical air masses from the Gulf of Mexico frequently collide with polar air masses in tornado alley.

In the Figure Below,the Area Known as Tornado Alley Forms