What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather, Climate and Air Masses

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the average weather patterns of a given area over a long period of time.
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What are maritime air masses?
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Maritime air masses are air masses that form over water and are humid with lots of moisture.
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What are tropical air masses?
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Tropical air masses are warm air masses that form near the equator.
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What is a continental polar air mass?
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A continental polar air mass is a cold, dry air mass that forms over land, typically in northern regions like central Canada.
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What is climate?
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Climate is the average weather patterns of a given area over a long period of time.
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What is the role of air masses in weather?
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Air masses influence weather patterns by bringing specific temperature and moisture characteristics to an area.
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What is the significance of the equator in relation to air masses?
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The equator is significant because it is where tropical air masses, which are warm and moist, typically form.
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