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What is an air mass?
An air mass is a large body of air that has relatively uniform temperature and humidity.
What are the types of air masses?
The main types of air masses are maritime tropical (mT), continental tropical (cT), maritime polar (mP), and continental polar (cP).
What is a cold front?
A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air replacing a warmer mass.
What is a warm front?
A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air replacing a cooler mass.
What is a stationary front?
A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither advances, causing prolonged periods of weather.
What is a thunderstorm?
A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.
What is a tornado?
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
What is a hurricane?
A hurricane is a severe tropical storm with high winds and heavy rain and is categorized by its wind speed.
Define humidity.
Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.
What is the role of the jet stream in weather?
The jet stream influences the movement of air masses and the development of weather systems by separating cold and warm air.
