A continental polar (cP) air mass moves into the territory occupied a continental tropical (cT) air mass. What is likely to happen?

A. A stationary front forms.
B. The air masses mix creating an air mass of average temperature.
C. A cold front forms at the boundary between the two air masses.
D. A cold front extends from the boundary zone into the territory occupied by the continental tropical (cT) air mass.


Answer: C

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