Weather Patters Flashcards

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Four major types of air masses that influence the weather in North America

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Scientist classify air masses according to their

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Temperature and humidity

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List the four major types of ant air masses that influence the weather in North America

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The maritime tropical, continental tropical, maritime polar, and the continental polar

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When an Hermas moves into an area interaction at other air masses it causes

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Weather change

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In the US air masses are compliment by the

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Prevailing westerlies and jet streams

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Necessarily move from

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West to east

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