Air Masses Flashcards
1
Q
What is an air mass
A
A large volume of air that has remained stationary in one area for a number of days
2
Q
Describe the air resting over a tropical ocean
A
Warm and moist
3
Q
How do the characteristics of an air mass change
A
As it moves over another surface
4
Q
What is a front
A
The point where two air masses of different characteristics meet
5
Q
What is the ITCZ
A
The front between air masses carried by tropical easterly winds
6
Q
How are air masses classified?
A
According to the source region of the air mass
7
Q
What are the two types of air masses you can get ?
A
Maritime and continental
8
Q
List the different source regions that air masses can be classified according to
A
Equatorial (E)
Tropical (T)
Arctic (A)
Polar ( P)
