Airmasses Flashcards
What is an air mass
An air mass is a large body of air in which the temperature humidity and pressure are very similar
Where does the tropical maritime originate
Over Atlantic Ocean and SW of Britain
What weather does the tropical maritime bring
Warm and wet weather
Where does the tropical continental originate
Over south Europe
North Africa inc Sahara dessert
What weather does the tropical continental bring
Warm and dry weather
Where does the polar maritime originate
The North Atlantic
What weather Does the polar maritime bring
Cold and wet
Where does the polar continental originate
Northern Europe and Siberia
What weather does the polar continental bring
Dry and very cold in winter
Where does the Arctic maritime originate
Arctic Ocean
What where does the arctic maritime bring
Very cold and not very wet due to low humidity
