Air Masses and Fronts

Front

What is a cold, dry air mass called?

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continental polar

Front

How is an mT air mass best described?

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warm and wet

Front

What two factors are used to name air masses?

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Humidity and temperature

Front

Where would you typically find a tropical maritime air mass?

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over the ocean, near the equator

Front

What type of air mass forms over the ocean near the equator?

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maritime tropical

Front

What is the definition of an air mass?

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A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

Front

What are the four main types of air masses?

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Continental polar, maritime polar, continental tropical, maritime tropical.

Front

What does 'mT' stand for in meteorology?

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maritime tropical

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What is the primary characteristic of a continental tropical air mass?

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It is warm and dry.

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How do air masses affect weather patterns?

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They influence temperature, humidity, and precipitation in the areas they move into.