N5 Geography- Air masses

Which air mass brings warm, wet weather to the UK?

• Arctic Maritime

• Tropical Continental

• Polar Continental

• Tropical Maritime

Where does the Polar Continental air mass originate?

• North Africa

• Siberia

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What type of weather does the Arctic Maritime air mass bring?

• Cool and wet

• Warm and dry

• Hot and humid

• Very cold, sometimes wet

Which air mass is known for bringing heatwaves to the UK?

• Polar Maritime

• Tropical Continental

• Arctic Maritime

• Polar Continental

What is the main characteristic of a maritime air mass?

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Hot

Which air mass affects the UK from the North Atlantic?

• Tropical Maritime

• Polar Maritime

• Arctic Maritime

• Tropical Continental

What weather does the Tropical Continental air mass bring?

• Cold and wet

• Cool and dry

• Warm and dry

• Very cold and wet

Which air mass is least likely to occur in the UK?

• Tropical Maritime

• Polar Continental

• Arctic Maritime

• Tropical Continental

What determines the characteristics of an air mass?

• The time of year

• The region it comes from and the surface it travels over

• The altitude it reaches

• The speed at which it moves

Where do MARITIME air masses form?

• Over water

• Over land