Weather Symbols And Tools Flashcards

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Air mass

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A large body of air with similar properties

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Cold front

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Cold air mass meets and causes a warm air mass to rise

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Warm front

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A warm front is warm air mass meets and over rides a cold air mass

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Maritime polar air

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Air that is cold and humid

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Continental polar air

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Air that is cold and dry

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Maritime tropical air

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Air that is very warm and hummid

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Continental tropical air

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Air that is very warm and humid

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