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air masses move because the gravity and air paressure are making them move..

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the rotation of the earth. read an earth science textbook!

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because of the earths rotation

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Q: Why do air masses move west to east?
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Do westerlies move air masses from west to east?

yes


What direction do air masses move in the us?

Various directions at various times.Referring to weather patterns, U.S. weather generallymoves from West to East.


Does air masses generally travel from east to west?

No...from west to east across the USA


Where do prevailing westerlies push air masses from?

From West to East :P


How do tropical air masses affect North America?

prevailing westerlies are the main wind belts in north America so they push the air Masses from west to east


Where does the continental United states major wind belts generally push air masses?

The continental US major wind belts generally push air masses from west to east.


How does the air move?

The wind moves from south east north and west


How air masses move across the US?

In the United States air masses move across the country by air currents. These air currents are pushed by either hot or cold air masses.


How do air masses move across the US?

In the United States air masses move across the country by air currents. These air currents are pushed by either hot or cold air masses.


How do air masses of different pressures and temperatures move around?

Air masses of different pressures and temperature move around the Earth. The cold air masses that form at the poles move toward the equator, while the warm air masses that form at the equator move toward the poles.


What directions would polar and tropical air masses move in the southern hemisphere?

in the south, tropical air masses would be moving north or upwards. polar air mass would be moving sideways or west.


How do the prevailing westerlies change the climate of parts of the us and Canada?

The westerlies bring air masses from the west to the east.