Question

A particular air mass contains extremely cold, dry air. Based on this information, how would this air mass most likely be classified?​

Answer 1

It can be classified as the Polar Continental Air Mass (cP)

Step-by-step explanation:

The polar continental air mass is designated by 'cP'. This type of air mass generally arises from the vast and extensive cold surface, such as from the Central Canada and Siberian region, that moved upward. They are generally characterized by the relatively cold and dry type of air mass, and when they moves over a surface that is comparatively warmer, then it gets heated up and becomes unstable. Due to the presence of some amount of water content in the air, it results in the formation of low level stratocumulus types of clouds. The region from which this air mass originates are located at high latitudes, so they maintains a much colder temperature in that air mass.

Answer 2

Air mass that have extremely cold and dry air is been classified as Arctic air mass. Arctic air mass can be found in Greenland and Antarctica. Polar air mass is not extremely cold and is found in Canada, Pacific ocean etc.

Equatorial air mass is warm and very moist and can be found in Equatorial region. Tropical air mass is warm and not humid and can be found in Mexico. Air mass plays an important role in controlling the weather significantly.