Air Masses and Their Characteristics

What is an air mass?

• A type of storm

• A cloud formation in the sky

• A large volume of air with uniform temperature and moisture

• A small pocket of air with varying temperatures

Where do maritime air masses form?

• In the stratosphere

• Over water

• Near the Equator

• Over land

Which type of air mass is cold and dry?

• Maritime tropical

• Continental polar

• Equatorial

• Tropical

What can happen when two air masses with different temperatures and humidity meet?

• They create a rainbow

• They form a new air mass

• They cancel each other out

• They can create a severe storm

What does the lowercase letter 'm' signify in air mass classification?

• Mountainous

• Maritime (moist)

• Mild

• Monsoon

Which air mass forms in the Arctic region?

• Equatorial air mass

• Arctic air mass

• Polar air mass

• Tropical air mass

What is the main characteristic of a source region?

• Varied landscapes

• High wind speeds

• Frequent storms

• Uniform temperatures and humidity

What does the uppercase letter 'T' represent in air mass classification?

• Tundra

• Turbulent

• Temperate

• Tropical