Air Masses and Fronts

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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.

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What are the two main types of air masses?

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Maritime (wet) and Continental (dry).

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What does 'maritime' refer to in air masses?

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Air masses that form over oceans and are typically moist.

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What does 'continental' refer to in air masses?

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Air masses that form over land and are typically dry.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that are not moving.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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How do we classify an air mass that forms over water?

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Maritime.

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

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Continental.