Air Masses

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

Front

How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

Back

Dry.

Front

How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?

Back

Wet.

Front

What is a maritime air mass?

Back

A maritime air mass is an air mass that forms over oceans and is typically moist.

Front

What is a continental air mass?

Back

A continental air mass is an air mass that forms over land and is typically dry.

Front

What are the two main factors used to name air masses?

Back

Humidity and temperature.

Front

What type of air mass is warm and moist?

Back

Maritime Tropical.

Front

What type of air mass is cold and moist?

Back

Maritime Polar.

Front

What type of air mass is cold and dry?

Back

Continental Polar.

Front

What type of air mass is warm and dry?

Back

Continental Tropical.