Weather, Climate and Air Masses

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What are air masses classified by?

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Air masses are classified by where they are formed.

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What type of air mass brings hot, dry air and forms over the Sonoran Desert?

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Continental Tropical.

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What is the term for the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area?

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Climate.

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What describes the short-term atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place?

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Weather.

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What do we call the expected weather conditions for a specific time of year?

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Climate.

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What type of air mass forms over oceans and brings moist air?

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Maritime air mass.

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What type of air mass forms over land and is typically dry?

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Continental air mass.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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What is an example of a maritime tropical air mass?

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An air mass that forms over warm ocean waters and brings warm, moist air.

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What is the effect of climate change on weather patterns?

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Climate change can lead to more extreme weather events and shifts in typical weather patterns.