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actually the answer is air masses are classified by a combination of words the 1st word represents where the air mass forms(maritime or continital) the 2nd is the temperature(polar or tropical)
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∙ 12y agoThe surface over which the air mass was formed....
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∙ 9y agoThe temperature and moisture characteristics of an air mass depend on the source region. Masses of air take on the characteristics of the surface it is over.
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∙ 11y agoAn air mass takes on the characteristics of the region over which it forms.
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∙ 10y agoThey are determined by the surface of which the air mass was formed
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∙ 12y agogeographic origin
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∙ 13y agoSource region.
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∙ 11y agorate of earth rotation
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How do scientists classify air masses?
Scientists classify air masses according to their general characteristics and latitude. Artic air masses form at around 60 degrees latitude, Polar masses are at around 40 degrees latitude, warm tropical air masses are at 15 degrees latitude and very hot air masses form near the equator.
How does the speed of the different air molecules depend on their masses?
they depend on their masses because they would drop if you dont have mass ya mums cool dude
The collision of air masses of different characteristics such as dry air and warm moist air can produce?
for Plato users its .. B
Are masses the same as fronts?
No. An air mass is a large mass of air with given characteristics of temperature and humidity that distinguish it from surrounding air masses. A front is the boundary between two air masses. For example, a cold front marks were a cold air mass moves in and pushes a warmer one out of the way.
The collision of air masses of different characteristics such as cool dry air and warm moist air can produce?
Dramatic change in temperature and storms.
How do air masses get there characteristics?
Air masses get their characteristics from where they are made
What are two possible humidity characteristics of air masses?
it is tropical air and continental air.
Can air masses be on ocean?
Yes, air masses can be anywhere as they can take on the characteristics of the surface whether it be land or water that they are over.
What are characteristics used to classify air masses?
maritime and continental.
What are characteristics of continental tropical air masses?
Continental Tropical air masses (cT) A continental tropical air mass forms in the interior of subtropical continents at about 15o to 35o north and south latitude. They are hot and dry air masses due to the temperature and moisture characteristics at their source region.
How do scientists classify air masses?
Scientists classify air masses according to their general characteristics and latitude. Artic air masses form at around 60 degrees latitude, Polar masses are at around 40 degrees latitude, warm tropical air masses are at 15 degrees latitude and very hot air masses form near the equator.
How does the speed of the different air molecules depend on their masses?
they depend on their masses because they would drop if you dont have mass ya mums cool dude
What is a front in an air mass?
A front marks the boundary between air masses with different characteristics.
What are two characteristics of air?
Air masses are usually horizontal and uniform. They moisture and temperature content are also uniform as well. When two air masses are separated it is called a front.
2 main characteristics used to classify air masses?
temperature and mostiure
Do air masses form over an area and take on the characteristics?
No the mass of air is a function of the thickness of the atmosphere.
The collision of air masses of different characteristics such as dry air and warm moist air can produce?
for Plato users its .. B
