Air Mass

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What is a tropical air mass?

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A tropical air mass is a warm air mass that forms in tropical regions.

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What type of air mass is characterized as wet and cold?

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A wet and cold air mass is known as a maritime polar air mass.

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What is a dry and hot air mass called?

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A dry and hot air mass is referred to as a continental tropical air mass.

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What types of air masses form over land?

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Air masses that form over land are called continental air masses.

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What is a dry and cold air mass?

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A dry and cold air mass is known as a continental polar air mass.

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Define maritime air mass.

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

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What is a continental air mass?

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

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What are the characteristics of polar air masses?

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Polar air masses are cold and can be either maritime or continental.

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What is the difference between maritime tropical and maritime polar air masses?

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Maritime tropical air masses are warm and moist, while maritime polar air masses are cold and moist.

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What does 'continental' refer to in air mass classification?

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'Continental' refers to air masses that originate over land, leading to drier conditions.