Mrs. Garrett's 1st Semester Science Final SG

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What is an air mass with high humidity and warm temperatures that forms over oceans near the equator called?

Back

Maritime Tropical (mT)

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the earth's atmosphere called?

Back

Exosphere

Front

Which air mass has low humidity (dry air) and cold temperatures, forming over land near the poles?

Back

Continental Polar (cP)

Front

Which global winds flow from the west to the east across the continental United States?

Back

Westerlies

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What is the definition of an air mass?

Back

A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of Maritime Polar (mP) air masses?

Back

They are cold and humid, forming over oceans in polar regions.

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What is the main function of the Troposphere?

Back

It is where all weather occurs and where we live.

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What does the prefix 'exo-' in Exosphere mean?

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It means 'outer'.

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What type of air mass is Continental Tropical (cT)?

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It is warm and dry, forming over land in tropical regions.