Air Masses

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Moisture Content and Temperature

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Determined by where the air mass is formed

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Coverage of Air Masses

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Usually cover many square miles

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Maritime Tropical

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A type of air mass that forms over the ocean near the equator.

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Characteristics of Maritime Tropical Air

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Warm, moist air.

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Winter Effects of Maritime Polar Air

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Brings heavy snow and cold temperatures.

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The weather conditions produced by Continental Tropical air masses include droughts and heat waves.

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Droughts and heat waves

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Image of a desert landscape with red rocks and clear blue sky

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This image represents the typical landscape where Continental Tropical air masses form.

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Continental Polar air is characterized by being cold and dry.

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Continental Tropic

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Hot, dry

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Mari

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The term "Mari" refers to marine, which is related to the ocean.