Air Masses

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

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Polar (cold) and Tropical (warm).

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What is the characteristic of an air mass that forms over land?

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It is classified as dry.

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What type of air mass is characterized by being cold and humid?

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Maritime Polar.

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What type of air mass forms over oceans?

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Maritime air masses.

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What type of air mass is typically warm and humid?

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Maritime Tropical.

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What is the term for air masses that form over land?

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Continental air masses.

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How do we classify air masses based on moisture content?

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As either maritime (moist) or continental (dry).

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What type of air mass would you expect in a polar region?

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Polar air masses, which are cold.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are moist and form over water, while continental air masses are dry and form over land.

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What type of air mass is associated with warm temperatures and high humidity?

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Tropical air masses.