Air Masses

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What is an air mass?

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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

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

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cP (Continental Polar) air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of air mass is characterized as warm and dry?

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cT (Continental Tropical) air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of air mass is characterized as cold and moist?

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mP (Maritime Polar) air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of air mass is characterized as warm and moist?

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mT (Maritime Tropical) air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Where do continental air masses form?

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Over land.

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Where do maritime air masses form?

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Over oceans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the abbreviation for a cold, dry air mass?

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cP.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the abbreviation for a warm, moist air mass?

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mT.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?

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Wet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5