Air Mass

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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. It forms over a specific area and takes on the properties of that area.

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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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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

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Dry

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms near the poles?

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Cold

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Describe a tropical air mass.

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Warm

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What is a maritime polar air mass?

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A maritime polar air mass is a wet and cold air mass that forms over the ocean in polar regions.

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What is a continental polar air mass?

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A continental polar air mass is a dry and cold air mass that forms over land in polar regions.

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What is a maritime tropical air mass?

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A maritime tropical air mass is a warm and wet air mass that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is a continental tropical air mass?

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A continental tropical air mass is a warm and dry air mass that forms over hot land areas.

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What factors influence the characteristics of an air mass?

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The characteristics of an air mass are influenced by its source region, including temperature, humidity, and the nature of the surface (land or water).