Weather Systems

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout.

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What type of front is associated with gentle rain showers for extended periods?

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Warm Front.

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What type of air mass forms over the ocean near the equator?

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Maritime tropical.

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What occurs when two cold air masses meet and force warm air upwards?

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An occluded front.

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How are air masses named?

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Based on their humidity and temperature.

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What is the difference between a maritime and continental air mass?

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

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a warm front?

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Gentle rain and gradual temperature increase.

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What is the significance of the jet stream in weather systems?

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The jet stream influences weather patterns and the movement of air masses.

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What is a stationary front?

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A front that occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.