Air Masses

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What is an air mass?

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

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What are the two main types of air masses based on their source region?

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Maritime (formed over water) and Continental (formed over land).

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What are the four main types of air masses?

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Maritime Polar, Maritime Tropical, Continental Polar, Continental Tropical.

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Which type of air mass is COLD and HUMID?

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Maritime Polar.

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Which type of air mass is HOT and HUMID?

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Maritime Tropical.

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Where do MARITIME air masses form?

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Over water.

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Describe an arctic air mass.

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Cold.

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What types of air masses would be colder?

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Polar air masses.

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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 humid air mass that forms over warm ocean waters.