Air Masses and Fronts Practice

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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.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a boundary between two different air masses.

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What type of front brings continuous rain for several days?

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Stationary Front.

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What type of front is associated with warm temperatures and light precipitation?

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Warm Front.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, involving three different air masses.

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What type of front is characterized by dark clouds and thunderstorms?

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Cold Front.

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What is the main characteristic of a warm front?

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A warm front typically brings gradual warming and light to moderate precipitation.

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What happens when two air masses meet?

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They can create a front, leading to various weather conditions depending on the characteristics of the air masses.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are moist and form over oceans, while continental air masses are dry and form over land.

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What type of air mass is likely to bring heavy rain?

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A maritime tropical air mass.