What is an air mass?
Air Masses and Weather Concepts

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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 causes the Gulf Stream to bring warmer air to the east coast of Florida?
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The Gulf Stream brings water from the equator, which warms the air above it.
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What is a drought?
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A drought is a long period of unusually dry weather.
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How does air pressure change as you climb a mountain?
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Air pressure decreases as you climb a mountain.
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What is the atmosphere?
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The atmosphere is the envelope of gases that surrounds Earth.
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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?
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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing air to warm and rise, which drives weather patterns.
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What is humidity?
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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.
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