air masses

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics, typically formed over a specific region.

Front

What are the two main types of air masses based on moisture content?

Back

Maritime (m) which is moist, and Continental (c) which is dry.

Front

What are the two main types of air masses based on temperature?

Back

Tropical (T) which is warm, and Polar (P) which is cold.

Front

How do maritime tropical (mT) air masses affect weather?

Back

They bring warm and moist conditions, often leading to precipitation.

Front

What is the characteristic of a continental polar (cP) air mass?

Back

It is cold and dry, typically bringing clear skies and cooler temperatures.

Front

What type of air mass is associated with warm, humid conditions?

Back

Maritime Tropical (mT) air mass.

Front

What type of air mass is associated with cold, dry conditions?

Back

Continental Polar (cP) air mass.

Front

What does the 'm' in mT and mP stand for?

Back

The 'm' stands for maritime, indicating that the air mass originates over the ocean.

Front

What does the 'c' in cT and cP stand for?

Back

The 'c' stands for continental, indicating that the air mass originates over land.

Front

What type of air mass is represented by 'cT'?

Back

Continental Tropical (cT), which is warm and dry.