According to latitude and place in the surface westerlies, which of the following is the least likely zone of formation for a large air mass?
A) Eastern Siberia
B) Northern Sahara
C) Under an oceanic subtropical high
D) Caribbean Sea
E) The U.S. Midwest
Answer: E
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