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.

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What are the two main types of air masses?

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Maritime and Continental.

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What does 'Maritime' indicate about an air mass?

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It indicates that the air mass forms over water.

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What does 'Continental' indicate about an air mass?

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It indicates that the air mass forms over land.

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What is a Maritime Polar (mP) air mass?

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A cold and moist air mass that forms over cold ocean waters.

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What is a Continental Tropical (cT) air mass?

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A warm and dry air mass that forms over hot land areas.

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Where do Maritime air masses typically form?

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Over water.

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Where do Continental air masses typically form?

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Over land.

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Which air mass is typically warmer: Maritime Tropical (mT) or Continental Polar (cP)?

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Maritime Tropical (mT) is typically warmer.

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What is the effect of a Maritime air mass on weather?

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It usually brings moist and humid conditions.