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An air mass is warmed for the most part by the earth's surface, which is in turn warmed by the sun.
Air masses get much of their moisture from bodies of water such as lakes and, most significantly, the ocean. Some moisture also evaporates from soil.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoCold wet air comes from either the south pole or the north pole because they are both cold and a little wet.
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What would a wet cold air mass be called?
The abbreviation for a cold, wet air mass would be cP. This abbreviation when related to weather stands for continental polar air.
What is the origin of cold wet air masses?
No, They can be COLD, WET; COLD,DRY; WARM, WET; or WARM, DRY.
Which BEST describes a cold front?
The transition zone where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.
How does cold fronts affect the weather in the Caribbean?
COLD FRONT- the boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass,in which the warm air is forced to rise,condenses and produce rain. This mass of cold rain affect many Caribbean countries....mostly in the northern region. They really affect the southern end countries such as Trinidad and Tobago. If however it affects these countries the intensity will not be as great since as it passes over the warm water it will cool down and the air will just be very damp/wet.
What is a low pressure air mass?
K12 OHVA answer: cloudy, wet weather
What would a wet cold air mass be called?
The abbreviation for a cold, wet air mass would be cP. This abbreviation when related to weather stands for continental polar air.
Which air mass would be associated with cold wet conditions?
Maritime Polar (mP)
What is the origin of cold wet air masses?
No, They can be COLD, WET; COLD,DRY; WARM, WET; or WARM, DRY.
What are polar air masses?
Cold, wet air.
Why are dogs noises cold?
Cause they sweat through there (Along with their tongues) and then it hits air, So, Its cold and wet. Like when you come out of an outdoor pool.
What kind of air would be characteristic of a continental polar air mass?
Continental polar masses are cold and dry air masses because the cold air cannot hold much moisture. As they move into warmer air, they can trigger precipitation.
Which BEST describes a cold front?
The transition zone where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.
What is a maritime air mass?
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Why does your hair feel colder under an air conditioning vent when your hair is wet than when it is dry?
the cold air is making the water in your hair cold which makes your hair cold. if your hair is dry then there is no water in i for the hair to be as cold as it is when its wet.
How does cold fronts affect the weather in the Caribbean?
COLD FRONT- the boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass,in which the warm air is forced to rise,condenses and produce rain. This mass of cold rain affect many Caribbean countries....mostly in the northern region. They really affect the southern end countries such as Trinidad and Tobago. If however it affects these countries the intensity will not be as great since as it passes over the warm water it will cool down and the air will just be very damp/wet.
What is a low pressure air mass?
K12 OHVA answer: cloudy, wet weather
What is an air mass with the symbol mT like?
wet and warm
