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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What are the two main types of air masses based on their source region?

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Maritime (formed over oceans) and Continental (formed over land).

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What type of air mass is characterized by warm and humid conditions?

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Maritime Tropical (mT).

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What type of air mass is characterized by cold and dry conditions?

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Continental Polar (cP).

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What type of air mass is typically found in polar regions?

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Polar air masses, which are generally cold.

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What type of air mass is associated with warm and dry conditions?

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Continental Tropical (cT).

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How do maritime air masses differ from continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are moist and form over oceans, while continental air masses are dry and form over land.

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What is the significance of air masses in weather forecasting?

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Air masses influence weather patterns, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What type of air mass would likely bring warm, humid weather to a region?

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Maritime Tropical (mT) air mass.

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What is the effect of a cold air mass moving into a warm region?

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It can lead to the formation of storms and precipitation as the warm air is forced to rise.