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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?

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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.


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

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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 replaces a warm air mass its called front?

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

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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.