Weather, Climate and Air Masses

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What is Weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is Climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is Climate Change?

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Climate Change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, often attributed to human activities.

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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, which can affect the weather in the areas it moves into.

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What are the two main types of Air Masses?

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The two main types of air masses are maritime (formed over water) and continental (formed over land).

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What does Maritime Polar air mass bring?

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Maritime Polar air masses bring cold and humid air, typically affecting coastal regions.

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What does Maritime Tropical air mass bring?

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Maritime Tropical air masses bring warm and humid air, often leading to precipitation.

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What does Continental Polar air mass bring?

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Continental Polar air masses bring cold and dry air, usually originating from land areas in the north.

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What does Continental Tropical air mass bring?

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Continental Tropical air masses bring warm and dry air, typically originating from land areas in the south.

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How are air masses classified?

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Air masses are classified based on their source region, which determines their temperature and humidity characteristics.