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Air Masses WS

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

The properties of an air mass depend mainly on the

a)

wind speed within the air mass

b)

characteristics of the surface over which the air mass was formed

c)

size of the air mass

d)

rotation of the Earth

2.

An air mass originating over north central Canada would most likely be

a)

warm and dry

b)

warm and moist

c)

cold and dry

d)

cold and moist

3.

The characteristics of an air mass which formed over the Gulf of Mexico would probably be

a)

cool and dry

b)

warm and dry

c)

cool and humid

d)

warm and humid

4.

An air mass originating over the North Pacific Ocean would most likely be

a)

continental polar

b)

continental tropical

c)

maritime polar

d)

maritime tropical

5.

Which air mass is associated with low relative humidity and high air temperature?

a)

maritime polar

b)

maritime tropical

c)

continental polar

d)

continental tropical

6.

An air mass originates with its center located at 25°N and 90°W. Based on the map, this air mass would be classified as

a)

cP

b)

mP

c)

cT

d)

mT

7.

Which geographic area is a common source region for cP air masses that move into New Jersey?

a)

southwestern United States

b)

central Canada

c)

the north Pacific Ocean

d)

the Gulf of Mexico

8.

An mP air mass is located over the northwestern part of the United States. The source region of this air mass is most likely

a)

central Mexico

b)

the Gulf of Mexico

c)

northern Canada

d)

the North Pacific Ocean

9.

Which abbreviation indicates a warm air mass that contains large amounts of water vapor?

a)

cP

b)

cT

c)

mT

d)

mP

10.

On a weather map, an air mass that is very warm and dry would be labeled

a)

mP

b)

cP

c)

bT

d)

cT

11.

An air mass classified as cT usually forms over which type of Earth surface?

a)

cool water

b)

cool land

c)

warm water

d)

warm land

12.

Location A on the map would most likely create an air mass that is ____________ than an air mass from Location B.

a)

cooler and drier

b)

cooler and wetter

c)

warmer and drier

d)

warmer and wetter

13.

The map below shows six source regions for different air masses that affect the weather of North America. The directions of movement of the air masses are shown. Using the standard two-letter air mass symbols from the Earth Science Reference Tables, label the air masses by dragging the correct symbol to each circle on the map.

14.

Base your answer to the question on the map, which represents the geographic source regions of two air masses, X and Y. The arrows represent the convergence of these air masses, which may result in tornadoes. Identify the two-letter symbol for air mass X.

a)

cP (continental Polar)

b)

mT (maritime Tropical)

c)

cT (continental Tropical)

d)

mP (maritime Polar)

e)

cA (continental Arctic)

15.

Base your answer to the question on the map, which represents the geographic source regions of two air masses, X and Y. Air mass X would most likely have air that is:

a)

warm and wet

b)

warm and dry

c)

cold and wet

d)

cold and dry

16.
Question Image

Match the air mass to the correct air conditions.

a)

mP

1.

Cold and Humid Air

b)

mT

2.

Warm and Humid Air

c)

cP

3.

Cold and Dry Air

d)

cT

4.

Warm and Dry Air

17.

An air mass is a _______ mass of air that spans thousands of miles, sometimes even spanning across continents.

a)

small

b)

large

18.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over near the equator?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
19.

An air mass gets its ____________ and __________ from the water or land it came from.

a)

humidity, temperatue

b)

size, shape

c)

color, weight

d)

weather, animals

20.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
21.

Which type of air mass has high humidity and low air temperature?

a)

cP

b)

cT

c)

mP

d)

mT