The air mass source region labeled 4 on this map would produce _______ air masses.
A)continental tropical
B)maritime tropical
C)continental equatorial
D)maritime equatorial

Question

The air mass source region labeled 4 on this map would produce _______ air masses. 
A)continental tropical 
B)maritime tropical 
C)continental equatorial 
D)maritime equatorial

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The air mass source region labeled 4 is located over the Gulf of Mexico, which is a warm water body. Therefore, the air mass produced from this region would be maritime in nature. Since the Gulf of Mexico is located in the tropics, the air mass would be classified as maritime tropical. Therefore, the correct answer is B) maritime tropical.

The Air Mass Source Region Labeled 4 on This Map