Air Masses and Fronts

Front

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.

Front

What are the two main types of air masses?

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Continental (dry) and Maritime (moist).

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What type of air mass is cold and dry?

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Continental polar.

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What type of air mass is warm and moist?

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Maritime tropical.

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a boundary between two different air masses.

Front

What type of front brings warm air into an area?

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Warm front.

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What type of front brings cold air into an area?

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Cold front.

Front

What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

Front

How does air travel in relation to pressure?

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Air travels from high pressure to low pressure.

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What is the symbol for a cold front?

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A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.