air masses

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics, typically formed over a specific region.

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

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Dry

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What type of air mass is characterized by high humidity and warm temperatures?

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Maritime Tropical (mT) air mass.

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What type of air mass is typically cold and dry?

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Continental Polar (cP) air mass.

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What is the primary characteristic of a Polar air mass?

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Cold.

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What type of air mass would you find near the equator?

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Tropical air mass, which is typically warm.

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What is the humidity and temperature of a continental tropical (cT) air mass?

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Dry and warm.

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What are the two main types of air masses based on their moisture content?

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Maritime (wet) and Continental (dry).

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What is the difference between a maritime polar (mP) and a continental polar (cP) air mass?

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Maritime polar (mP) is moist and cool, while continental polar (cP) is dry and cold.

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How do air masses influence weather patterns?

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Air masses can bring changes in temperature and humidity, leading to various weather conditions such as storms or clear skies.