Wk 21a Air Masses

What is a cyclone?

• A large body of air that forms over high-latitude polar regions

• A storm or system of winds that rotates around a center of low atmospheric pressure

• A large body of air that originates from the tropics

• A system of winds that rotates around a center of high atmospheric pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the main effect of a maritime air mass on weather patterns?

• Causes dry and warm weather

• Causes cold and dry weather

• Causes wet and moderate weather

• Causes hot and humid weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which air mass is typically found in regions with cold polar climates?

• Tropical air mass

• Maritime air mass

• Polar air mass

• Continental air mass

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where do tropical air masses originate?

• Near the poles

• Near the equator

• Over deserts

• In the mountains

What is the main characteristic of a continental air mass?

• High moisture content

• Relatively dry nature

• Warm temperature

• High altitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is an anticyclone?

• A system of winds that rotates around a center of low atmospheric pressure

• A system of winds that rotates around a center of high atmospheric pressure

• A type of storm

• A type of cloud

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What can occur when a warm, dry air mass stays in a particular area for a long period?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

• Droughts

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the direction of wind rotation in an anticyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• Upward

• Downward

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What forms different types of weather events?

• Clash of air masses or duration of an air mass over an area

• Color and size

• Speed and direction

• Altitude and pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the characteristic of a maritime tropical air mass?

• Moist and warm

• Dry and cold

• Moist and cold

• Dry and warm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5