Air Masses & Fronts Review

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity in a given area.

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What type of air mass carries humid, cold air?

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Maritime polar.

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Which type of air is more dense?

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Cold air.

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What is an anticyclone?

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A weather system characterized by high air pressure.

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What type of front causes a sudden drop in temperature and often brings thunderstorms?

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Cold Front.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where warm air replaces cold air, often bringing gentle rain.

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What is a stationary front?

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A front that occurs when two air masses meet but neither moves, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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What is an occluded front?

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A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, often leading to complex weather patterns.

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How does temperature affect air density?

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Cold air is denser than warm air.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

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Thunderstorms, followed by cooler temperatures.