Weathe Rconditions Occuring When UK experiences TM air Mass Flashcards

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1 Where does the tropical maritime air mass originate

A

TM originates in subtropics, latitudes near the Gulf of Mexico

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2 From the Gulf of Mexico where does the TM air mass travel

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Travels from the south west across the warm Atlantic

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3 what happens when the TM air mass travels over the Atlantic before the uk

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It evaporates moisture before reaching the uk

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4 two words to describe TM air mass

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Warm and moist

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5 what are the consequences of the TM air mass being warm and moist

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This air mass is frequently unstable and therefore associated with LOW STRATUS cloud and drizzle

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