LT 7.2 Retake #1

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What is a Continental Polar air mass?

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A cold and dry air mass that forms over land in polar regions.

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What is a Maritime Tropical air mass?

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A warm and moist air mass that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What type of weather does a Cold front typically bring?

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Thunderstorms and heavy rain.

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity at any given altitude.

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What is the primary characteristic that differentiates a maritime air mass from a continental air mass?

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Humidity.

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What is a Warm front?

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A front where warm air rises over cold air, often bringing light rain.

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What is a Stationary front?

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A front that occurs when two air masses meet but neither advances, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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What is an Occluded front?

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A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

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What is the role of air masses in weather?

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Air masses influence temperature, humidity, and precipitation in a region.

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How do air masses affect climate?

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Air masses contribute to the overall climate of a region by bringing consistent weather patterns.