Air masses
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6th Grade
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Melvin Osorno
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A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height.
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2.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Scientists classify air masses based on temperature and humidity.
True
False
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The characteristics of an air mass depend on the temperature and moisture content of the region over which the air mass forms.
True
False
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In the continental United States, air masses are commonly moved by the ____________ westerlies and jet streams.
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Prevailing ___________ push air masses from west to east.
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It is a band of high-speed winds about 6 to 14 km above Earth's surface embedded within the prevailing westerlies.
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As jet streams blow from west to east, the surface air masses beneath them are not carried along.
True
False
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