Air Masses

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What type of air mass is associated with a Cold Front?

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A Cold Front is typically associated with a Polar air mass.

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What is a Maritime Tropical air mass?

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A Maritime Tropical air mass is a warm, moist air mass that forms over the ocean near the equator.

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Why does cold air sink?

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Cold air sinks because it is more dense than warm air.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout.

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What is a Continental Polar air mass?

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A Continental Polar air mass is a cold, dry air mass that forms over land in polar regions.

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What is a Maritime Polar air mass?

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A Maritime Polar air mass is a cold, moist air mass that forms over the ocean in polar regions.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A Cold Front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass that replaces a warmer air mass.

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What happens when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass?

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When a warm air mass meets a cold air mass, the warm air is forced to rise, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses form over water and are moist, while continental air masses form over land and are dry.

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