Air Masses & Weather Fronts

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What are the four different types of air masses found in the United States?

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Continental polar, Continental tropical, Maritime polar, Maritime tropical.

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Define Maritime tropical air mass.

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A warm and humid air mass that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What type of air mass is associated with blizzards?

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Maritime polar air mass.

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What happens during a cold front?

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A cold air mass moves forward, pushing the warm air mass up.

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What type of air mass would you expect in Chad, Africa?

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Continental tropical air mass.

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Define Continental polar air mass.

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A cold and dry air mass that forms over land in polar regions.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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How do air masses affect weather?

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Air masses bring specific temperature and moisture characteristics that influence local weather patterns.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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