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WorksheetsWk 21a Air Masses
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
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
Which air mass is typically found in regions with cold polar climates?
Tropical air mass
Maritime air mass
Polar air mass
Continental air mass
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
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
What can occur when a warm, dry air mass stays in a particular area for a long period?
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Blizzards
Droughts
What is the direction of wind rotation in an anticyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
Upward
Downward
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
What is the characteristic of a maritime tropical air mass?
Moist and warm
Dry and cold
Moist and cold
Dry and warm
