Classification of Air Masses Quiz

Which air mass type is often associated with cold, moist weather conditions?

• mT

• cT

• mP

• cP

The designation "cP" stands for:

• Continental tropical

• Continental polar

• Maritime tropical

• Maritime polar

Which air mass type is responsible for mild, humid conditions?

• cT

• mT

• cP

• mP

Air masses originating over the Arctic region are classified as:

• cP

• cT

• mP

• mT

The air mass designation "mT" refers to:

• Maritime tropical

• Maritime polar

• Continental tropical

• Continental polar

Which air mass type is responsible for hot, dry weather conditions?

• Maritime tropical

• Maritime polar

• Continental tropical

• Continental polar

Air masses classified as "mP" are most likely to bring:

• Warm, humid conditions

• Cool, moist conditions

• Hot, dry conditions

• Cold, dry conditions

Which type of air mass forms over land and is typically dry?

• Continental polar (cP)

• Maritime polar (mP)

• Continental tropical (cT)

• Maritime tropical (mT)

Air masses that form over oceans tend to be:

• Dry and warm

• Moist and warm

• Dry and cold

• Moist and cold

Which of the following is NOT a classification of air masses based on their source region?

• Continental

• Maritime

• Tropical

• Polar

• Equatorial