Weather Air Masses

How do we characterize an air mass that forms near the poles?

• Dry

• Wet

• Warm

• Cold

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Match the Description to the Air Mass.

a

b

c

d

Cold and Dry

Small and Weak

Cold and Wet

Hot and Dry

Hot and Wet

Large and Strong

Tags

MS-ESS2-5

Describe a continental air mass.

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Describe a maritime air mass.

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Describe a tropical air mass.

• Dry

• Wet

• Cold

• Warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What types of air masses form over oceans?

• Maritime

• Continental

• Polar

• Tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What types of air masses form over land?

• Maritime

• Continental

• Polar

• Tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5