Air Masses and Fronts: Level 3

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What type of weather does a continental tropical air mass bring?

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Dry and warm weather.

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What type of air would you find in a cold, dry air mass?

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Cold, dry air.

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What is the boundary between two air masses called?

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A front.

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What type of storm front is characterized by warm air rising over cold air?

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Warm front.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and snow for short periods.

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What type of air mass is typically humid and warm?

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Maritime tropical air mass.

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What is an occluded front?

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A front where a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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What type of weather is associated with a stationary front?

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Steady, light rain or snow for longer periods.

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What is a maritime polar air mass?

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An air mass that is cold and humid.

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What happens when two air masses meet?

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They create a front, which can lead to various weather conditions.