Week
24 – Air Masses |
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1) Atmosphere |
1) Layer of air surrounding the earth which is made up of thin layers of gases, solids, and liquids. |
2) Jet Stream |
1) Narrow stream of high speed wind high in the atmosphere, generally moving west to east in the Northern Hemisphere. |
3) Weather |
Conditions in the atmosphere, including humidity, cloud cover, temperature, wind, and precipitation. A short period of time. |
4) Climate |
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5) Air Pressure |
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6) Air Mass |
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7) Continental Polar |
1)
An
Air Mass that has cold temperatures
and very little moisture (dry) |
8)
Continental Tropical |
1)
An air mass that has warm
temperatures and very little moisture (dry) |
9) Maritime Polar |
1) An air mass that has cold temperatures and lots of moisture |
10) Maritime Tropical |
An air mass that has warm temperatures and lots of moisture. |