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9/24/2019 1 Air Masses and Fronts Air Masses Air Masses • An air mass is an immense body of air that is characterized by similar temperatures and amounts of moisture at any given altitude. Movement of Air Masses • As it moves, the weather changes. • Air masses are pushed by the jet stream • Move around pressure systems

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Air Masses and Fronts

Air Masses

Air Masses

• An air mass is an immense body of air that is characterized by similar temperatures and amounts of moisture at any given altitude.

Movement of Air Masses• As it moves, the weather changes.• Air masses are pushed by the jet stream• Move around pressure systems

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• Maritime (m) - moist

• Continental (c) - dry

• Tropical (T) - warm

• Polar (P) - cold

Air mass classification

Classification depends on origin:

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• A front is the boundary between two adjoining air masses having contrasting characteristics.

Front

Front symbols are color coded and point in the direction of movement.

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Formation of a Cold Front• The air pressure increases when a cold front moves in. • The less dense warm air is forced to rise very quickly• Heavy cloud cover and severe storms may occur, but

do not typically last long.

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NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 · 2020. 5. 29. · 6 1.4.1 Shape of front concave Steep gradient of front . 1.4.2 Warm air undercuts the cold air 1.4.3 Air behind the cold front

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 · 2020. 5. 29. · 6 1.4.1 Shape of front concave Steep gradient of front . 1.4.2 Warm air undercuts the cold air 1.4.3 Air behind the cold front

Fronts and Coriolis. Fronts Fronts - boundaries between air masses of different temperature. –If warm air is moving toward cold air, it is a “warm front”.

Fronts and Coriolis. Fronts Fronts - boundaries between air masses of different temperature. –If warm air is moving toward cold air, it is a “warm front”.

Warm Up 10/2 On Front White Board On Front White Board.

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Weather Maps and Making Predictions...sunny and cooler conditions. A warm front is the place where a warm air mass is replacing a cool air mass. The air behind the warm front is warmer

Weather Maps and Making Predictions...sunny and cooler conditions. A warm front is the place where a warm air mass is replacing a cool air mass. The air behind the warm front is warmer

Weather Patterns and Severe Weather · • Two criteria used to classify air masses: 1. By the latitude of the source region ... Fronts Cold front •Cold air replaces warm air •Shown

Weather Patterns and Severe Weather · • Two criteria used to classify air masses: 1. By the latitude of the source region ... Fronts Cold front •Cold air replaces warm air •Shown

Front. Where air masses meet and do not mix. warm front.

Front. Where air masses meet and do not mix. warm front.

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Installing the WAVE-294 · The WAVE-294 appliance draws in co ol air through the front door and ex pels warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must

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4.6A EARTH SCIENCE ENGAGE Cold Front, Meet Warm Front An interactive skit involving the interaction of warm and cold fronts.

4.6A EARTH SCIENCE ENGAGE Cold Front, Meet Warm Front An interactive skit involving the interaction of warm and cold fronts.

P. 277. Cold Front: cold air behind front (often to NW) abrupt cooling as it passes Warm Front:warm air behind front (often to S) more gradual warming.

P. 277. Cold Front: cold air behind front (often to NW) abrupt cooling as it passes Warm Front:warm air behind front (often to S) more gradual warming.

Warm Air Gas Furnace

Warm Air Gas Furnace

CHAPTER 21 DIRECTED READING WORKSHEET 4111 … · A warm air mass moves over a cold air mass. a. cold front b. warm front c. occluded front d. stationary front 9. A warm air mass

CHAPTER 21 DIRECTED READING WORKSHEET 4111 … · A warm air mass moves over a cold air mass. a. cold front b. warm front c. occluded front d. stationary front 9. A warm air mass

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Warm Front- Update for SE CAN

Frontogenesis Frontogenesis: The generation of intensity of a front Warm air merged onto colder air Temperature gradient amplified at least one order of.

Frontogenesis Frontogenesis: The generation of intensity of a front Warm air merged onto colder air Temperature gradient amplified at least one order of.

NASIONALE SENIOR SERTIFIKAAT GRAAD 12...6 1.4.1 Shape of front concave Steep gradient of front . 1.4.2 Warm air undercuts the cold air 1.4.3 Air behind the cold front is colder than

NASIONALE SENIOR SERTIFIKAAT GRAAD 12...6 1.4.1 Shape of front concave Steep gradient of front . 1.4.2 Warm air undercuts the cold air 1.4.3 Air behind the cold front is colder than

Wx Intro 01MAR 2006 - · PDF fileGraphic from the University of Illinois ww2010 Project . Fig. 3-3 Cold Front A cold front exists when a cold air mass dominates and replaces warm air

Wx Intro 01MAR 2006 - · PDF fileGraphic from the University of Illinois ww2010 Project . Fig. 3-3 Cold Front A cold front exists when a cold air mass dominates and replaces warm air

Starter: What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front? Explain how a front is different from an air mass 2/2/15 163 164 Severe Weather.

Starter: What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front? Explain how a front is different from an air mass 2/2/15 163 164 Severe Weather.

Chapter 5 – Earth ’s Weather · What causes severe weather? • The meeting of two air masses is called a front . • warm front : a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass

Chapter 5 – Earth ’s Weather · What causes severe weather? • The meeting of two air masses is called a front . • warm front : a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass

Lecture 18 Air Masses and Fronts - School of Ocean and ...Lecture 18 Air Masses and Fronts ... Warm Front Cold Front Stationary Front Occluded Front Frontal symbols are placed pointing

Lecture 18 Air Masses and Fronts - School of Ocean and ...Lecture 18 Air Masses and Fronts ... Warm Front Cold Front Stationary Front Occluded Front Frontal symbols are placed pointing

Meteorology Study Guide - Boyertown Area School District€¦ · 20. Label the front. Occluded front A cold air mass moves towards a cool air mass with a warm air mass between them.

Meteorology Study Guide - Boyertown Area School District€¦ · 20. Label the front. Occluded front A cold air mass moves towards a cool air mass with a warm air mass between them.