Air Masses & Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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What happens when an air mass forms over land?

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It will be dry.

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What happens when an air mass forms over an ocean?

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It will be wet.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a place where two different air masses meet.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a rapidly moving cold air mass runs into a warm air mass, causing the cold air to slide under the warm air.

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What is a warm front?

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

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that is not moving.

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What characteristics are used to classify air masses?

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Air masses are classified based on temperature and humidity.

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What is the effect of a cold front on weather?

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Cold fronts can lead to thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What is the effect of a warm front on weather?

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Warm fronts can lead to gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.