Air Masses and Fronts

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an air mass?
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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the four main types of air masses?
Back
The four main types of air masses are: Continental Polar (cP), Continental Tropical (cT), Maritime Polar (mP), and Maritime Tropical (mT).
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does a warm front form?
Back
A warm front forms when a warm air mass moves into an area occupied by a cooler air mass.
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4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What weather is typically associated with a warm front?
Back
Warm fronts typically bring gradual increases in temperature, cloudiness, and precipitation.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass that is replacing a warmer air mass.
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What weather is typically associated with a cold front?
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Cold fronts are associated with sudden temperature drops, thunderstorms, and heavy precipitation.
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an occluded front?
Back
An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.
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