Weather, Climate and Air Masses

Front

What is the average weather patterns of a given area over a long period of time?

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Climate

Front

What type of air mass forms in the southern Pacific Ocean that is warm and humid?

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Maritime Tropical

Front

What term describes the atmospheric conditions at a given place and a given time?

Back

Weather

Front

What do we call the current atmospheric conditions, such as a thunderstorm in an area today?

Back

Weather

Front

What can change slowly over a long period of time, affecting the environment?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

Front

What is an example of a maritime air mass?

Back

Maritime Tropical, which is warm and humid.

Front

What is an example of a continental air mass?

Back

Continental Polar, which is cold and dry.

Front

What factors influence climate in a region?

Back

Latitude, altitude, proximity to water, and ocean currents.

Front

What is the term for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

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Air Mass