An air mass that forms in the North Atlantic Ocean in winter over cold water and then comes ashore is a ________ mass

a. cyclonic storm
b. Continental Polar air mass
c. Maritime Polar air mass
d. Continental Tropical air mass


Answer: b. Continental Polar air mass

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A) 5°W B) 10°W C) 15°W D) 20°W E) 25°W

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3.5 degrees C 6.5 degrees C 1.5 degrees C 9.5 degrees C

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A mirage is an optical effect caused by refraction when light passes from air with one density into air with a different density, causing the object to appear displaced from its true position

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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