No the mass of air is a function of the thickness of the atmosphere.
they are vey cold and dry.
Continental Masses form over Land.
Maritime Masses form over water.
Maritime Masses form over water.
they are over land
they are over land
Moist air masses usually form over warm tropical oceans.
they are over land
Air Mass
No. If something is maritime, then it has to do with the ocean. Maritime air masses form over water.
continental air masses
Yes, air masses can be anywhere as they can take on the characteristics of the surface whether it be land or water that they are over.