Air Masses and Fronts ESS 5.1.2

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What is a continental tropical air mass?

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An air mass that forms over land in warm regions, characterized by dry and warm conditions.

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What is the humidity and temperature of a continental tropical air mass?

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Dry and warm.

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What is the symbol for a stationary front?

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A line with alternating triangles and semicircles on opposite sides.

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What type of front is represented by a line with triangles pointing towards the warmer air?

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Cold front.

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What type of front is represented by a line with semicircles pointing towards the colder air?

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Warm front.

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What is an occluded front?

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A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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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 difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses form over water and are typically moist, while continental air masses form over land and are usually dry.

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What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Gradual warming and increased humidity, often leading to rain.

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Sudden temperature drop and thunderstorms, followed by clear skies.