Air Masses Flashcards
1
Q
Name the four air masses that the British Isles experiences.
A
- Polar maritime
- Polar continental
- Tropical maritime
- Tropical continental
2
Q
Origin of polar maritime
A
From the north over sea
3
Q
Temperature of polar maritime in summer
A
Cool
4
Q
Temperature of polar maritime in winter
A
Cold
5
Q
Moisture characteristics of polar maritime
A
Wet
6
Q
Origin of polar continental
A
From the north over land
7
Q
Temperature of polar continental in summer
A
Hot
8
Q
Temperature of polar continental in winter
A
Cold
9
Q
Moisture characteristics of polar continental
A
Dry
10
Q
Origin of tropical maritime
A
From the south over sea
11
Q
Temperature of tropical maritime in summer
A
Warm
12
Q
Temperature of tropical maritime in winter
A
Mild
13
Q
Moisture characteristics of tropical maritime
A
Wet
14
Q
Origin of tropical continental
A
From the south over land
15
Q
Temperature of tropical continental in summer
A
Hot
