Air Masses and Weather Prediction
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Objective
I can predict how different air masses affect local weather conditions by analyzing their temperature and moisture characteristics.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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An air mass is a large body of air with consistent temperature, humidity, and air pressure throughout.
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A front is the boundary between two air masses and often causes a change in weather.
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High-pressure systems are associated with clear weather, while low-pressure systems are associated with stormy weather.
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Practice
7 questions
What two main characteristics define an air mass?
How does air pressure relate to temperature?
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“A maritime tropical air mass moves into a region. Predict the likely weather conditions, explaining how the air mass's characteristics influence your prediction.”
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