Air Masses

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What types of air masses form over oceans?

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Maritime air masses form over oceans.

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What types of air masses would be colder?

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Polar air masses are colder.

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Which type of air mass is COLD and HUMID?

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Maritime Polar air mass is cold and humid.

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Where do CONTINENTAL air masses form?

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Continental air masses form over land.

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Describe a maritime air mass.

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A maritime air mass is wet.

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What is a Continental Tropical air mass?

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A Continental Tropical air mass is warm and dry.

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What is a Maritime Tropical air mass?

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A Maritime Tropical air mass is warm and humid.

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What is the difference between Maritime and Continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses form over water and are moist, while Continental air masses form over land and are dry.

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What are the characteristics of Polar air masses?

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Polar air masses are cold and can be either maritime or continental.

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What happens when different air masses meet?

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When different air masses meet, they can create weather fronts, leading to changes in weather.