Air Masses
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an air mass?
Back
A large body of air in the lower atmosphere that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of air mass is warm and forms in the tropics?
Back
Tropical air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of air mass has cool, dry air and forms over land?
Back
Continental Polar air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Tropical air masses tend to be colder than polar air masses.
Back
False.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of air mass is characterized by warm, humid air?
Back
Maritime Tropical air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of air mass is cold and humid?
Back
Maritime Polar air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main characteristic of a Continental Tropical air mass?
Back
It is warm and dry.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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