Air Masses and Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has a similar temperature and water content throughout.

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?

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Wet.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

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Stratosphere.

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What is the definition of the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases that surrounds our planet.

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What is the primary characteristic of a continental air mass?

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It is typically dry.

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What type of air mass is formed over polar regions?

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Polar air mass.

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What is the difference between a warm front and a cold front?

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A warm front occurs when warm air rises over cold air, while a cold front occurs when cold air pushes under warm air.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

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Thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What is a stationary front?

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A boundary between two air masses that are not moving.

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How does the movement of air masses affect weather patterns?

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The movement of air masses can lead to changes in temperature, humidity, and precipitation.