Question

which air mass would produce cold, dry weather in the winter? a. maritime tropical b. maritime polar c. continental polar d. continental tropical

Explanation:

• Maritime tropical: Air masses from tropical oceans are warm and moist.
• Maritime polar: Air masses from polar oceans are cold but moist (due to being over water).
• Continental polar: Air masses from polar continents (like Antarctica, northern Canada) are cold and dry (as they form over land, not picking up much moisture).
• Continental tropical: Air masses from tropical continents are warm and dry.

Since we want cold and dry in winter, continental polar is the right choice.

Answer:

C. Continental polar