Question

weather, climate, and water cycling practice
instructions: complete each task as directed. you may use your notes and textbook.

1. air masses:

label each air masses temperature (warm or cold) and humidity (wet or dry)
maritime polar
continental polar
continental tropical
maritime tropical

Explanation:

• Maritime air masses form over oceans, so they are wet; polar regions are cold, tropical regions are warm.
• Continental air masses form over land, so they are dry; polar regions are cold, tropical regions are warm.

Answer:

1. Maritime Polar: Cold, wet
2. Continental Polar: Cold, dry
3. Continental Tropical: Warm, dry
4. Maritime Tropical: Warm, wet