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. It forms over a specific region and can influence the weather in that area.

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What are the two main types of air masses?

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The two main types of air masses are maritime (formed over water) and continental (formed over land).

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What does 'maritime' mean in the context of air masses?

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'Maritime' refers to air masses that form over oceans or large bodies of water, bringing moisture and often resulting in wet weather.

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What does 'continental' mean in the context of air masses?

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'Continental' refers to air masses that form over land, typically bringing dry weather.

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What is a Maritime Tropical (mT) air mass?

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A Maritime Tropical (mT) air mass is warm and moist, forming over warm ocean waters, and is associated with humid and warm weather.

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What is a Maritime Polar (mP) air mass?

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A Maritime Polar (mP) air mass is cool and moist, forming over cold ocean waters, and is associated with cool and wet weather.

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What is a Continental Tropical (cT) air mass?

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A Continental Tropical (cT) air mass is warm and dry, forming over hot land areas, and is associated with hot and dry weather.

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What is a Continental Polar (cP) air mass?

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A Continental Polar (cP) air mass is cold and dry, forming over cold land areas, and is associated with cold and dry weather.

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Which air mass would likely bring warm and wet weather?

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A Maritime Tropical (mT) air mass would likely bring warm and wet weather.

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Which air mass would likely bring warm and dry weather?

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A Continental Tropical (cT) air mass would likely bring warm and dry weather.