6.2 Air Masses

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Where do CONTINENTAL air masses form?

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Over land.

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Which type of air mass brings WARM and DRY weather?

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Continental Tropical (cT).

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An air mass is a portion of the atmosphere that has similar...

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Humidity and temperature.

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Which air mass would be classified as Maritime Tropical (mT)?

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Blue.

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What characteristic is common in air masses formed over oceans?

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High humidity.

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What are the two main types of air masses?

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Continental and Maritime.

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What does 'continental' refer to in air masses?

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Air masses that form over land.

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What does 'maritime' refer to in air masses?

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Air masses that form over water.

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What type of weather does a Continental Polar (cP) air mass bring?

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Cold and dry weather.

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

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Warm and humid weather.