What are air masses primarily characterized by?

• Their interaction with ocean currents
• Their uniform temperature and humidity characteristics
• Their movement across the Earth's surface
• Their ability to change temperature rapidly

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Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a Maritime Polar (mP) air mass?

• Cold and moist
• Cold and dry
• Warm and dry
• Warm and moist

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the source region of an air mass?

• It is always located over water bodies.
• It determines the air mass's temperature and humidity properties.
• It only influences the air mass's wind patterns.
• It has no effect on the air mass's characteristics.

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Which type of air mass is characterized as cold and dry?

• Continental Tropical (cT)
• Maritime Tropical (mT)
• Continental Polar (cP)
• Maritime Polar (mP)

What type of air mass forms over warm ocean waters and is warm and moist?

• Maritime Polar (mP)
• Continental Polar (cP)
• Continental Tropical (cT)
• Maritime Tropical (mT)

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What is a common result of a cold front moving into a warmer air mass?

• Stable weather conditions
• Increased humidity levels
• Formation of clouds and storms
• Extended periods of light rain

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Which type of front is likely to bring sudden changes in weather, such as thunderstorms?

• Cold front
• Occluded front
• Warm front
• Stationary front

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What type of weather is typically associated with warm fronts?

• Heavy thunderstorms
• Extended periods of light rain or drizzle
• Clear and sunny skies
• Sudden temperature drops

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What happens during the formation of an occluded front?

• Two cold fronts collide
• A warm front remains stationary
• A warm front overtakes a cold front
• A cold front overtakes a warm front

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Why are air masses and fronts important in meteorology?

• They help explain daily weather changes.
• They predict the exact temperature for the next month.
• They determine the location of natural disasters.
• They are only relevant in tropical regions.

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