Air Pressure and Air Masses

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What are air masses?

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Large bodies of air that have uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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How do we name air masses?

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Based on their humidity and temperature.

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What is a maritime air mass?

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An air mass that forms over the ocean, typically moist.

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What is a continental air mass?

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An air mass that forms over land, typically dry.

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What characterizes a maritime tropical air mass?

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It is warm and moist.

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What characterizes a maritime polar air mass?

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It is cold and moist.

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What characterizes a continental tropical air mass?

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It is warm and dry.

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What characterizes a continental polar air mass?

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It is cold and dry.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A breeze that occurs during the day when cooler air from the sea moves inland.

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What is a land breeze?

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A breeze that occurs at night when cooler air from the land moves towards the sea.