Air Masses
On page in your notebook, answer the first part of "What do you already know about Air Masses, Fronts, and Pressure Systems?"
Part 1 Write the statement, then fill the in blank with "true" if the statement is true, or "false" if the statement is false.
___________ 1. An air mass forms when air stays over an area for a while or moves slowly over an area.
___________ 2. Air masses that form over land are moist.
___________ 3. Air masses that form over warm regions are warm.
___________ 4. Polar air masses form over warm regions.
___________ 5. Air masses that form near the equator are tropical air masses.
StudyJams: Air Masses and Fronts
Notes on Air Masses:
Part 1 Write the statement, then fill the in blank with "true" if the statement is true, or "false" if the statement is false.
___________ 1. An air mass forms when air stays over an area for a while or moves slowly over an area.
___________ 2. Air masses that form over land are moist.
___________ 3. Air masses that form over warm regions are warm.
___________ 4. Polar air masses form over warm regions.
___________ 5. Air masses that form near the equator are tropical air masses.
StudyJams: Air Masses and Fronts
Notes on Air Masses:
Glue your Air Mass Diagram on the LEFT hand page in your notebook (p. ) Label where the different Air Masses occur in North America. Underneath your diagram, draw and complete the table below. Use these websites to help you: USAToday: Air Masses or Air Masses or the graphic at left.
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