Air masses

A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height.

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Scientists classify air masses based on temperature and humidity.

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The characteristics of an air mass depend on the temperature and moisture content of the region over which the air mass forms.

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In the continental United States, air masses are commonly moved by the ____________ westerlies and jet streams.

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Prevailing ___________ push air masses from west to east.

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It is a band of high-speed winds about 6 to 14 km above Earth's surface embedded within the prevailing westerlies.

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As jet streams blow from west to east, the surface air masses beneath them are not carried along.

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The air is humid at the beach because it is by a body of water and evaporation occurs.

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Air masses that form in the tropics and have low air pressure.

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Air masses that form in the high latitudes and have high air pressure.

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