Air Masses Practice

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What is a maritime air mass?

Back

A maritime air mass is characterized as wet.

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Which type of air mass is typically colder?

Back

Polar air masses are typically colder.

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What is a continental air mass?

Back

A continental air mass is characterized as dry.

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over near the equator?

Back

An air mass that forms near the equator is characterized as warm.

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What type of Earth surface does an mT air mass usually form over?

Back

An mT air mass usually forms over warm water.

Front

Define 'air mass'.

Back

An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

Back

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

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What are the two main types of air masses based on temperature?

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The two main types are polar (cold) and tropical (warm).

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What does 'mT' stand for in air mass classification?

Back

mT stands for maritime Tropical.

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What does 'cP' stand for in air mass classification?

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cP stands for continental Polar.