WorksheetsAir Masses & Fronts (4/22 & 4/23)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
An air mass is a large mass of air that is defined by its temperature and ____________________.
Elevation (altitude)
Water vapor content (humidity)
Strength
Weather
The United States contains ________ different types of air masses.
2
3
4
5
Which type of air mass is dry and warm?
Continental polar
Continental tropical
Maritime polar
Maritime tropical
Which type of air mass is warm and humid?
Continental polar
Continental tropical
Maritime polar
Maritime tropical
Which type of air mass is cold and dry?
Continental polar
Continental tropical
Maritime polar
Maritime tropical
A(n) _____________ is the boundary where two air masses meet.
air mass
storm
collision
front
This is the symbol for a _____________ weather front.
Cold
Warm
Stationary
Occluded
This is the symbol for a _____________ weather front.
Cold
Warm
Stationary
Occluded
What is the correct symbol for maritime polar?
MP
Mp
mP
mp
