In each of the situations described here, indicate whether the air mass is becoming more stable or more unstable. Briefly explain each choice. a. An mT air mass moving northward from the Gulf of Mexico over the southeastern states in winter b. A cP air mass moving southward across Lake Superior in late November c. An mP air mass in the North Atlantic drawn into a lowpressure center off the coast of New England in January d. A wintertime cP air mass from Siberia moving eastward from Asia across the North Pacific

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In each of the situations described here, indicate whether the air
mass is becoming more stable or more unstable. Briefly explain
each choice.
a. An mT air mass moving northward from the Gulf of
Mexico over the southeastern states in winter
b. A cP air mass moving southward across Lake Superior in
late November
c. An mP air mass in the North Atlantic drawn into a lowpressure
center off the coast of New England in January
d. A wintertime cP air mass from Siberia moving eastward
from Asia across the North Pacific

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