Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260150544
Author: Bill W. Tillery
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 23, Problem 7AC
To determine

The term that does not describe an air massis:

Maritime polar.

Continental southern.

Maritime tropical.

Continental polar.

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