Air Masses

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air in the lower atmosphere that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure.

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What type of air mass is warm and forms in the tropics?

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Tropical air mass.

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What type of air mass has cool, dry air and forms over land?

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Continental Polar air mass.

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True or False: Tropical air masses tend to be colder than polar air masses.

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False.

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What type of air mass is characterized by warm, humid air?

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Maritime Tropical air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of air mass is cold and humid?

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Maritime Polar air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the main characteristic of a Continental Tropical air mass?

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It is warm and dry.

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What happens when two different air masses meet?

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They can create a front, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A boundary between two different air masses.

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What type of air mass is cold and dry?

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Continental Polar air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5