Air Masses and Fronts Flashcards

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How are air masses defined?

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Large masses of air defined by temperature and humidity fairly uniform

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What is the planetary boundary layer?

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The atmosphere below 5000’ where most air mass modification takes place

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What is a front?

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The zone between differing air masses

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