Exam 8: Air Masses

A warm,moist air mass from the Gulf of Mexico that moves over the land in the southeastern U.S.during the summer is likely to be classified as:

Name the three air mass types most important for the continental U.S.

Most mP air masses that influence the U.S.originate over:

Which air mass is unstable in the winter but stable in the summer?

The ________ air mass often originates as a different air mass in Siberia and is subsequently altered.

Why are cT air masses of minor importance for the U.S.?

Maritime air masses have a higher water vapor content than continental air masses.

Name three processes by which an air mass can be modified.

When an area is experiencing several consecutive days of rather constant weather,it is experiencing:

The stability of an air mass can be affected by:

An air mass with the designation k is likely to become more unstable.

A nor'easter typically occurs when:

An air mass from the Gulf of Mexico is called:

The area where an air mass originates is called a:

While on vacation in Florida,you experience several days of weather with maximum temperatures of 90°F and dew points above 65°F.What educated guess could you make about the weather?

An ideal source region of air masses should be:

Which of the following is not a good source region for air masses?

Where do cA air-masses originate?

cT air masses are hot and dry.

Maritime air masses form over landmasses.