The air mass found in the area labeled 3 would be designated:
A)mP
B)mA
C)cP
D)cA

Question

The air mass found in the area labeled 3 would be designated: 
A)mP 
B)mA 
C)cP 
D)cA

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The region labeled 3 is located over the Pacific Ocean, west of the United States. Therefore, the air mass affecting this area is likely to be a maritime air mass. Since the area is relatively far north, it is likely to be a cold maritime air mass, which is designated as cP. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Neither mP nor mA is a good choice because these air masses are generally associated with lower latitudes and warmer temperatures. cA is also not a good choice because it represents dry, hot air masses that are typically associated with deserts, and the region labeled 3 is not a desert region.

The Air Mass Found in the Area Labeled 3 Would