Air Masses and Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has the same properties as the Earth's surface over which it develops.

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What weather is expected after a cold front passes?

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Cool and clear skies.

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What is a stationary front?

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When a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet, but neither can move.

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What type of front is characterized by a cold air mass pushing into a warm air mass?

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Cold front.

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What is a continental polar air mass?

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A cold, dry air mass that forms over land in polar regions.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass.

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Generally brings light rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is an occluded front?

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A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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What type of air mass is maritime tropical?

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A warm, moist air mass that forms over oceans in tropical regions.

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What happens when a cold front passes through?

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Temperatures drop and skies clear.