Air Masses

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What type of air mass brings warm and wet weather?

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Maritime Tropical (mT)

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What is the primary characteristic of a Continental air mass?

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It forms over land.

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Which air mass is typically higher in humidity?

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Maritime air masses are higher in humidity compared to continental air masses.

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What type of air mass is classified as Continental Tropical (cT)?

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An air mass that forms over hot, dry land.

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What are the two main types of air masses based on moisture content?

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Maritime (m) and Continental (c).

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What are the two main types of air masses based on temperature?

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Tropical (T) and Polar (P).

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How does a Maritime Polar (mP) air mass affect weather?

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It typically brings cool and moist conditions.

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What is the difference between a Maritime Tropical (mT) and a Continental Tropical (cT) air mass?

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mT is warm and moist, while cT is warm and dry.

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Where do Maritime air masses typically form?

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Over oceans or large bodies of water.

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What weather conditions are associated with Continental Polar (cP) air masses?

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Cold and dry conditions.