Questions With Complete Solutions
Air masses are defined by:
Select one:
a. Their source regions.
b. Their present region of occupation.
c. Their height.
d. B and C. correct answer: a
Which of the following best describe a continental air mass?
Select one:
a. Dry
b. Moist
c. Cold
,d. Warm correct answer: a
Order the air masses typical of North America from south to
north:
Select one:
a. Maritime Tropical; Maritime Polar; Maritime Arctic;
Continental Arctic.
b. Maritime Polar; Maritime Tropical; Maritime Arctic;
Continental Arctic.
c. Maritime Tropical; Maritime Polar; Continental Arctic;
Maritime Arctic.
d. Maritime Tropical; Maritime Arctic; Maritime Polar;
Continental Arctic. correct answer: a
Which of the following air masses are not prevalent during the
summer in Canada?
Select one:
a. Continental Arctic
b. Maritime Arctic
,c. Maritime Polar
d. Maritime Tropical correct answer: a
Which air mass is responsible for bringing Canada cool, moist
and damp weather?
Select one:
a. Continental Arctic
b. Maritime Arctic
c. Maritime Polar
d. Maritime Tropical correct answer: c
Which air mass is responsible for bringing hot and humid
weather to Canada?
Select one:
a. Continental Arctic
b. Maritime Arctic
, c. Maritime Polar
d. Maritime Tropical correct answer: d
This air mass brings clear and pleasant weather to the North:
Select one:
a. Continental Arctic.
b. Maritime Arctic.
c. Maritime Polar.
d. Maritime Tropical. correct answer: b
An air mass that forms over a warm sea and is then carried over
a cold surface tends to:
Select one:
a. Stabilize.
b. Become unstable.
c. Produce heavy precipitation.