Weather: Air Masses

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What is a maritime air mass?

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A maritime air mass is a type of air mass that forms over oceans and is characterized by being wet.

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What is a continental air mass?

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A continental air mass is a type of air mass that forms over land and is characterized by being dry.

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How do we describe an air mass that forms near the equator?

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An air mass that forms near the equator is characterized as warm.

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What types of air masses are typically warm?

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Tropical air masses are typically warm.

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What types of air masses are typically cold?

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Polar air masses are typically cold.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are wet and form over oceans, while continental air masses are dry and form over land.

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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 over tropical regions.

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What is a polar air mass?

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A polar air mass is a cold air mass that forms over polar regions.

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What happens when different air masses meet?

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When different air masses meet, they can create weather fronts, leading to changes in weather conditions.

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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.