Air Masses
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an air mass?
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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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of air mass is warm and forms in the tropics?
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Tropical air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of air mass has cool, dry air and forms over land?
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Continental Polar air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: Tropical air masses tend to be colder than polar air masses.
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False.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of air mass is characterized by warm, humid air?
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Maritime Tropical air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of air mass is cold and humid?
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Maritime Polar air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main characteristic of a Continental Tropical air mass?
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It is warm and dry.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens when two different air masses meet?
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They can create a front, which can lead to changes in weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
9.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a front in meteorology?
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A boundary between two different air masses.
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10.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of air mass is cold and dry?
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Continental Polar air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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