Weather Flashcard With Hail Conditions

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air collected in one location.

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What type of air mass is represented by 'cP'?

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Continental Polar air mass, which is cold and dry.

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What type of air mass is represented by 'mT'?

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Maritime Tropical air mass, which is warm and moist.

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What type of air mass is represented by 'cT'?

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Continental Tropical air mass, which is hot and dry.

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What type of air mass is represented by 'mP'?

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Maritime Polar air mass, which is cool and moist.

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Thunderstorms.

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What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Gentle rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is the density of a warm air mass?

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Low density.

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What is the density of a cold air mass?

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High density.

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What symbol represents a warm front?

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A red line with semicircles.