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No. cP means continental polar. Such an air mass can cause a cold spell.

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What causes a cold spell?

A cold front stays on the ground, while the warm air mass rises to the sky and condenses into clouds.


What happens when a warm air mass moves into a cold air mass?

The warm air mass is forced up and over the cold air mass, resulting in the development of a cold front.


What air mass chases what air mass in a cold front?

cold and warm


When a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass its called a?

Cold


What happens when a warm air mass meets with a cold air mass?

If you mean when a mass of cold air meets a mass of warm air, then a front is created.


What forms when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass?

One of two things are created when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass. The most common thing that is created is a cold front with the cold are rising over the warm. This can cause a line of rain and storms to break out. The other is the creation of a warm front, which is more like the warm air nudging in under the cold air. This too can create rain but it is usually less turbulent.


Is it true the border between 2 air masses may be either cold or warm fronts?

Yes, that is correct. When a cold air mass meets a warm air mass, it can form a cold front if the cold air mass advances and undercuts the warm air mass. Conversely, it can form a warm front if the warm air mass rises over the cold air mass as it advances.


When a cold air mass replace a warm air mass its called front?

Cold


When a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass its called front?

Cold


When a cold air mass moves into an area where a cold air mass is located it is called?

it is called a cold front


What air mass composed of cold moist air?

A maritime polar air mass is composed of cold, moist air.


Does a warm front form when a cold air mass moves into a warm air mass?

No, a warm front forms when a warm air mass advances and overtakes a retreating cold air mass. As the warm air rises over the cold air, it cools and condenses, creating precipitation and leading to a gradual warm-up in temperature.