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Lab: Weather Patterns — Unit test

Question 15 • {HS} Earth and Space Science Sem. 1

Which major type of air mass forms over warm water?

Answer
A
maritime polar
B
continental polar
C
maritime tropical
D
continental tropical

Explanation

Air masses that form over water are maritime, while those that form over land are continental. Warm regions produce tropical air, so an air mass forming over warm water is maritime tropical. The correct choice is maritime tropical.

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