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

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1.
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Polar (cold) and Tropical (warm).
2.
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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.
3.
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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.
6.
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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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