Air Masses and Weather Fronts

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What type of air mass is typically found in Chad, Africa?

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Continental tropical air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of air mass is represented by letter 'C' in the northeastern U.S. around NYC?

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Maritime polar air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which air mass is characterized as warm and humid?

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Maritime tropical air mass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the term for a weather front that occurs when two cold air masses meet and push the warm air upwards?

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Occluded front.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which type of weather front can lead to foggy weather lasting several days?

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Stationary front.

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What are the four main types of air masses?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a continental tropical air mass affect weather?

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It typically brings hot and dry conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the difference between maritime polar and maritime tropical air masses?

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Maritime polar is cool and moist, while maritime tropical is warm and moist.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather phenomena are associated with occluded fronts?

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They can produce precipitation and changes in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a stationary front and how does it affect weather?

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A stationary front occurs when air masses do not move, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5