Air masses and fronts

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What are air masses?

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Large bodies of air that have uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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How do we name air masses?

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Based on their humidity and temperature.

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What is a continental tropical air mass?

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A warm and dry air mass that forms over land.

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What is a maritime tropical air mass?

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A warm and moist air mass that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is a maritime polar air mass?

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A cold and moist air mass that forms over cold ocean waters.

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What is a continental polar air mass?

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A cold and dry air mass that forms over land.

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What type of air mass is characterized by high humidity?

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Maritime air masses.

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What type of air mass is characterized by low humidity?

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Continental air masses.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass.