Air Masses

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What type of air mass is found over the UNITED KINGDOM?

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Maritime Polar (mP)

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Which type of air mass brings WARM and WET weather?

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Maritime Tropical (mT)

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What best describes an air mass?

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A large body of air that has the same amount of water vapor and temperature.

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Which air mass would bring warm and wet weather?

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Maritime Tropical (mT) or blue air mass.

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Where do CONTINENTAL air masses form?

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Over land.

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What is a Maritime Polar air mass?

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An air mass that forms over cold ocean waters and brings cool, moist air.

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What is a Maritime Tropical air mass?

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An air mass that forms over warm ocean waters and brings warm, moist air.

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What is a Continental Polar air mass?

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An air mass that forms over cold land and brings cold, dry air.

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What is a Continental Tropical air mass?

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An air mass that forms over warm land and brings hot, dry air.

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How do air masses affect weather?

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Air masses influence temperature, humidity, and precipitation in an area.