Air Masses and Fronts

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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. It forms over a specific region and can influence the weather in areas it moves into.
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What are the two main types of air masses?
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The two main types of air masses are maritime (formed over water) and continental (formed over land).
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What is a warm front?
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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass. It typically brings gradual increases in temperature and can lead to precipitation.
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What is a cold front?
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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass. It often brings sudden drops in temperature and can cause thunderstorms.
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What is a stationary front?
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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other. This can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.
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What is an occluded front?
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An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground. This can lead to complex weather patterns and precipitation.
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What does cT stand for in air masses?
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cT stands for tropical continental, which refers to a warm, dry air mass that forms over land in tropical regions.
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