Air Masses

What are air masses?

• a large volume of air that has the same characteristics, such as temperature and humidity, as the area over which it is formed.
• is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the air.
•  is a machine that is able to fly by gaining support from the air.

What are the temperature classifications T and P

• Time and Precipitation
• Tropical and Polar
• Toes and Pigfeet

What are the air mass classifications for surface origins m and c?

• mice and cock roaches
• mountains and creeks
• maritime and continental

Describe mT (maritime tropical) air masses?

• warm and moist
• cold and dry
• cool and humid

Describe cP (continental polar) air masses?].

• warm and dry
• warm and moist
• cold and dry

In reference to the general movement of air masses, do they move from (blank)
pressure to (blank) pressure?

• low to high
• high to low
• low to low
• high to high

What is continental classified as?

• land (dry)
• ocean (moist/humid)
• cold
• idk honey!

What are the characteristics of a high pressure system?

• cloudy weather, wet air, air rises
• good weather, dry air, air sinks

What is maritime classified as?

• land (dry)
• cold and wet
• ocean (moist/humid)

What are the characteristics of a low pressure system?

• good weather, dry air, air sinks
• cloudy weather, wet air, air rises