Air Masses

Air Masses

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics, typically formed over a specific region.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of air masses based on their source regions?

Back

Maritime (formed over water) and Continental (formed over land).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of weather does a warm and wet air mass bring?

Back

Warm and wet air masses typically bring humid and rainy weather.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Maritime Polar (mP) air mass?

Back

A Maritime Polar air mass is a cool, moist air mass that forms over cold ocean waters.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where do Continental Tropical (cT) air masses form?

Back

Continental Tropical air masses form over warm, dry land areas.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What characteristics do air masses acquire from their source regions?

Back

Air masses acquire temperature and humidity characteristics from the surface over which they form.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of air mass would bring cold and dry weather?

Back

A Continental Polar (cP) air mass would bring cold and dry weather.

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