Air Masses

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an air mass?
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An air mass is a large body of air in the lower atmosphere that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of air mass is characterized by warm and humid conditions?
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Maritime Tropical air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do air masses influence weather?
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Air masses can bring different weather conditions depending on their temperature and humidity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of air mass forms over land and is typically dry?
Back
Continental air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?
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Maritime air masses form over water and are usually humid, while continental air masses form over land and are typically dry.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of air mass would you find near the equator?
Back
Warm air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Tropical air masses are colder than polar air masses.
Back
False.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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