STUDY JAMS - Air Masses and Fronts

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What is an Air Mass?

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A large body of air with the same temperature and moisture.

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What forms when two air masses meet?

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A front.

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What type of front is formed when a cold air mass crashes into a warm air mass?

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Cold front.

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Why does a warm front usually bring light and steady rain?

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A warm air mass slowly climbs up over the cold air mass, so the weather is less intense.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

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What is a stationary front?

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A boundary between air masses that are not moving.

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What is a maritime air mass?

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An air mass that forms over oceans and is usually moist.

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What is a continental air mass?

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An air mass that forms over land and is usually dry.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are moist, while continental air masses are dry.