Question

match each labeled air mass with the weather conditions that it would bring as it travels across the united states.
cool, dry weather
warm, dry weather
warm, humid weather
air mass type | weather conditions
air mass a: formed over ice - covered regions of arctic canada |
air mass b: formed over the low - latitude deserts of northern mexico |
air mass c: formed over the tropical atlantic ocean and caribbean sea |

Explanation:

• Air mass A forms over cold, ice-covered Arctic Canada, so it is cool and dry.
• Air mass B forms over hot, dry deserts of northern Mexico, so it is warm and dry.
• Air mass C forms over warm tropical ocean waters, so it picks up moisture and is warm and humid.

Answer:

• Air mass A: formed over ice-covered regions of arctic Canada → cool, dry weather
• Air mass B: formed over the low-latitude deserts of northern Mexico → warm, dry weather
• Air mass C: formed over the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea → warm, humid weather