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Air masses on the planet are in constant motion. The air's motion is driven by differential pressures generated by differential heating and cooling of the earth. Contributing factors are Coriolis forces and already moving air columns like the jet streams. This is a simplified explanation, but it provides a basic idea that can be enhanced with further reading. Links are provided to related articles posted by our friends at Wikipedia, where knowledge is free.
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Does a front always mean one air masses will be displaced by another when is there no displacement?
Yes, a front typically forms when two air masses with different temperatures and moisture content meet, leading to displacement of one air mass by another. However, in the case of a stationary front, there is no significant movement of either air mass, resulting in little to no displacement.
Are warm air masses lighter than cold air masses?
Yes, warm air masses are lighter than cold air masses because warm air is less dense. As a result, warm air tends to rise while cold air sinks. This buoyancy difference plays a significant role in the movement of air masses in the atmosphere.
Where do most air masses form?
A cold air mass originates over water or land that is colder than the air temperature at the time. Cold air masses usually originate in the northwest and travel eastward. A warm air mass is formed from warm water or ground temperature that is warmer than the air at the time. Warm air masses usually originate in the southwest and travel east or northeast.
Which air masses have warm moist air?
The air masses that have warm moist air are the maritime tropical air masses, which form over warm ocean waters. These air masses bring warm, humid conditions and are typically responsible for summer showers and thunderstorms.
What kind of density do warm air and cold air masses have?
Warm air masses are less dense than cold air masses because warm air molecules have more energy and are more spread out, leading to lower pressure. Cold air masses are denser because cold air molecules are closer together and have less energy, resulting in higher pressure.
Where is the maf on 90 ranger 4-cylinder as it's not on side of air cleaner as maunals' indicate?
Check out www.therangerstation.com If its not at the air cleaner, then it has been moved by someone to another location.
What are the major types of air masses in North America and how do they move?
There are 4 types of air masses in North America: maritime tropical, maritime polar, continental tropical, and continental polar. In the continental United States, air masses are moved by the prevailing westerlies and the jet streams.
What is another word for moved in air?
floated
Accurate forecasts require careful study of the location size movement and characteristics of large what?
Air Masses or Bodies of air
How do compounds that cause acid rain spread from their source?
Well,they spread because they are air and air spreads.Right?
When an air mass meets another air mass this meeting placed between air masses is called?
a front.
How do front form?
When one air mass bump into one another, the air masses usually doe not mix because the properties of the air masses are different. A front forms between the two air masses. Stormy weather often occurs along fronts.
What does Air masses?
There are two types of air masses: COLD AIR AND WARM AIR.Cold Air Masses-Cold air masses can cause thunderstorms and even tornadoes.Warm Air Masses-Warm air masses can bring many hours of steady rain and snow.
What is another name for a pressure difference between air masses?
pressure gradient
How can temperature of air at a certain location change?
The temperature of air at a location can change due to various factors, such as air pressure, humidity, wind patterns, and proximity to water bodies or land masses. Changes in these factors can cause the air temperature to increase or decrease at a given location.
What is another word for moved through the air?
flew or fell.
What types of air masses do jet streams separate?
It separates hot air masses and cold air masses
