Air Masses

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has a similar temperature and water content throughout.

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Hot air travels...

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Up.

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Cold air is _______ dense than warm air.

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more.

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Which of the following is not a factor that affects climate?

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Longitude.

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I am a large body of air that has the same temperature/humidity in a given area. What am I?

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Air Mass.

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What happens to warm air when it rises?

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It cools down as it rises.

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What is the main characteristic of an air mass?

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It has uniform temperature and humidity.

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What type of air mass is typically warm and moist?

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Maritime tropical air mass.

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What type of air mass is typically cold and dry?

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Continental polar air mass.

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How do air masses affect weather?

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They influence temperature, humidity, and precipitation.