Air Masses

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has the same amount of water vapor and temperature.

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What determines the properties of an air mass?

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Air masses have properties from where they were formed.

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What type of air mass is typically found over Chicago?

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Continental Polar.

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Which air mass is higher in humidity, Maritime Tropical or Continental Polar?

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Maritime Tropical.

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What type of weather does a Maritime Tropical air mass bring?

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Warm and wet weather.

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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 humid, while continental air masses form over land and are dry.

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What are the two main characteristics of air masses?

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Temperature and humidity.

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What type of air mass would bring cold and dry weather?

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Continental Polar.

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Which air mass is associated with warm and moist conditions?

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Maritime Tropical.

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What is the effect of an air mass moving over a different surface?

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It can change its temperature and humidity based on the new surface.