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Air Masses and Fronts

Question 6 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which kind of weather usually forms over the northwest United States in the summer because of maritime polar air masses?

Answer
A
fog
B
dry heat
C
heavy snow
D
heavy rain

Explanation

Maritime polar air masses form over cool ocean waters, so they bring cool, moist air. In summer, this air often produces fog along the northwest United States. Dry heat and heavy snow are not typical effects of this mild, moist summer air.

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