Atmosphere Air Masses

Multiple Choice

Which layer is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

• stratosphere
• thermosphere
• troposphere
• mesosphere

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Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere

Multiple Choice

Describe a tropical air mass.

• Dry
• Wet
• Cold
• Warm

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What types of air masses form over oceans?

• Maritime
• Continental
• Polar
• Tropical

Multiple Choice

What types of air masses form over land?

• Maritime
• Continental
• Polar
• Tropical

Multiple Choice

Colder; near the poles.

• Polar

• Maritime

• Tropical

• Continental

Multiple Choice

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

• Dry
• Wet
• Cold
• Warm

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

• Dry
• Wet
• Cold
• Warm

Multiple Select

What air masses are likely to affect the weather of Thailand? (choose two)

• Maritime Equitorial

• Maritime Polar

• Continental Polar

• Maritime Tropical