#7 Air Masses

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What are maritime air masses?

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Maritime air masses are humid air masses that form over oceans and large bodies of water.

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Describe a continental air mass.

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A continental air mass is a dry air mass that forms over land.

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What type of air masses form over low latitudes?

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Air masses that form over low latitudes are warm.

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What does polar usually mean in terms of air masses?

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Polar usually means cold.

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What does stationary mean in meteorology?

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Stationary means not moving.

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What are the two main types of air masses?

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The two main types of air masses are maritime (humid) and continental (dry).

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What is the difference between polar and tropical air masses?

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Polar air masses are cold, while tropical air masses are warm.

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How do air masses affect weather?

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Air masses can influence temperature, humidity, and precipitation in an area.

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What is an example of a maritime tropical air mass?

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An example of a maritime tropical air mass is warm, humid air that forms over the Gulf of Mexico.

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What is an example of a continental polar air mass?

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An example of a continental polar air mass is cold, dry air that forms over Canada.

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