Types of Air Masses Quiz MoomooMath and Science

What is an air mass?

• A large mass of water in the atmosphere

• A large mass of land on the earth's surface

• A large mass of clouds in the sky

• A large mass of air with the same temperature and humidity throughout

Which type of air mass is warm and moist?

• Maritime polar

• Continental tropical

• Maritime tropical

• Continental polar

Where do maritime air masses form?

• Over land

• Over water

• Over the equator

• Above and below the equator

What causes the movement of air masses?

• Global winds and jet streams

• Ocean currents

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plate movement

Which direction do cold air masses tend to move?

• Towards the east

• Towards the poles

• Towards the equator

• Towards the west

What contributes to the movement of air masses in the United States towards the northeast?

• Solar flares

• Coriolis effect

• El Niño phenomenon

• Greenhouse gas emissions