Air Masses and Fronts REVIEW

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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, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground. This can lead to complex weather patterns and precipitation.

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

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'cP' stands for continental Polar air mass, which is cold and dry.

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What does 'mT' stand for in air masses?

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'mT' stands for maritime Tropical air mass, which is warm and moist.

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What is the characteristic of continental air?

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Continental air is typically dry because it forms over land.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What type of front is associated with steady rain?

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A warm front is typically associated with steady, prolonged rain as warm air rises over cooler air.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What type of air mass is 'mP'?

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'mP' stands for maritime Polar air mass, which is cool and moist.

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What weather is typically associated with a Stationary Front?

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A stationary front can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy weather and light precipitation as neither air mass is strong enough to replace the other.

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What is the difference between cT and mT air masses?

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cT (continental Tropical) is hot and dry, while mT (maritime Tropical) is warm and moist.