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What is an air mass?

      

What is an air mass?

  

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Faith
Air Masses
-Distinct large parcels of air moving in one direction
-Originate from areas of uniform weather and topography from where they derive their characteristics e.g. flat areas, forests, deserts, and snow covered areas.

Characteristics of Air Masses

- A large volume of air.
- Covers an extensive area.
- Has uniform temperature and humidity.
- Distinct from the surrounding air.
- Retains its characteristics when it moves away
Faimus answered the question on January 17, 2018 at 18:26


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