6.ESS2.6 Flashcard Review

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What are tropical air masses formed near?

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The equator.

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What is a characteristic of the jet stream?

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It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass.

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What does 'C' represent in weather patterns?

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Precipitation.

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Why do most storms move from the west coast of America to the east coast?

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The Jet Stream.

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What is the nature of Continental Polar air?

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Cold and dry.

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What are the two main types of air masses?

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Continental and maritime.

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What is the effect of the jet stream on weather patterns?

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It influences the movement of weather systems.

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What is the difference between maritime tropical and continental tropical air masses?

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Maritime tropical is warm and humid, while continental tropical is warm and dry.

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How does the temperature of an air mass affect its density?

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Colder air masses are denser than warmer air masses.

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What role does the equator play in the formation of air masses?

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It is a source of warm, moist air that contributes to tropical air masses.