Weather, Climate and Air Masses

Weather, Climate and Air Masses

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are maritime air masses?

Back

Maritime air masses are air masses that form over water and are humid with lots of moisture.

3.

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Front

What are tropical air masses?

Back

Tropical air masses are warm air masses that form near the equator.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a continental polar air mass?

Back

A continental polar air mass is a cold, dry air mass that forms over land, typically in northern regions like central Canada.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is climate?

Back

Climate is the average weather patterns of a given area over a long period of time.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of air masses in weather?

Back

Air masses influence weather patterns by bringing specific temperature and moisture characteristics to an area.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to air masses?

Back

The equator is significant because it is where tropical air masses, which are warm and moist, typically form.

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