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Understanding Weather

Understanding Weather. TCAP Review 5. Weather.

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AIR MASSES AND FRONTS

AIR MASSES AND FRONTS. Air Masses. Air masses take on the characteristics of the area where they form. Air mass temperature and moisture are consistent throughout. Warm air forms over tropical regions near the equator. T- Tropical Cold air forms over polar regions. P- Polar

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AIR MASSES AND FRONTS

AIR MASSES AND FRONTS. Air Masses. Air masses take on the characteristics of the area where they form. Air mass temperature and moisture are consistent throughout. Warm air forms over tropical regions near the equator. T- Tropical Cold air forms over polar regions. P- Polar

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AIR MASSES AND FRONTS

AIR MASSES AND FRONTS. Chapter 16 Section 2. A. AIR MASSES. Air masses take on the characteristics of the area where they form. 2. Air mass temperature and moisture are consistent throughout. B. AIR MASS FORMATION. 1. Warm air forms over tropical regions. (T)

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Air Masses and Fronts

Air Masses and Fronts. Changes in weather are caused by the movement and interaction of air masses. An air mass is a large body of air where temperature and moisture content are similar throughout.

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Air Masses cont.

Air Masses cont. A large body of air with the same temperature and moisture content When air is stationary or moves slowly it takes on uniform characteristics Classified by source region, temperature and humidity Polar regions=cold, dry air Tropical regions=warm, moist air.

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