Question

the map below shows two air mass source regions. region a is a low - latitude source region. region b is a high - latitude source region. the colors on the map show average sea surface temperatures. data source: united states national oceanic and atmospheric administration/earth system research laboratory. click the blue words to correct the statement below. surface temperatures in region b are higher than surface temperatures in region a. so, an air mass that formed over region b would have been warmer than an air mass that formed over region a. the air that remained over region b decreased in temperature as the air lost thermal energy to the cool ocean surface below.

Explanation:

The map shows Region A is a low - latitude area with warmer sea surface temperatures (in red - orange colors) and Region B is a high - latitude area with cooler sea surface temperatures (in blue colors). Warmer air masses form over warmer surfaces and cooler air masses form over cooler surfaces. So, the original statement has incorrect relationships.

Answer:

Surface temperatures in Region A are higher than surface temperatures in Region B. So, an air mass that formed over Region A would have been warmer than an air mass that formed over region B. The air that remained over Region A decreased in temperature as the air lost thermal energy to the cooler ocean surface below.