What is an air mass?
Weather Fronts & Air Masses

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics, which it acquires from the surface over which it forms.
2.
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What two characteristics does an air mass get from its source region?
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Humidity and temperature.
3.
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What is a cold front?
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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass displaces a warm air mass, often bringing precipitation and a drop in temperature.
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What symbol represents a cold front on a weather map?
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A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.
5.
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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?
Back
Colder temperatures, clouds, and precipitation.
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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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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, usually resulting in gradual temperature increases and light precipitation.
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