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Air Masses

Air Mass - a large mass of air which has similar ____________ and _________ characteristics. temperature moisture

_____________: the location where an air mass comes from Source region

Continental Arctic cA Very Cold Very Dry Arctic Canada Symbol: Temperature: Moisture: Origin: cA Very Cold Very Dry Arctic Canada

Continental Polar cP Cold Dry Central Canada Symbol: Temperature: Moisture: Origin: cP Cold Dry Central Canada

Continental Tropical cT Warm Dry SW United States Symbol: Temperature: Moisture: Origin: cT Warm Dry SW United States

Maritime Tropical mT Warm Wet Gulf of Mexico & Pacific Ocean Symbol: Temperature: Moisture: Origin: mT Warm Wet Gulf of Mexico & Pacific Ocean

Maritime Polar mP Cold Wet NE Coast of US & NW Pac. Ocean Symbol: Temperature: Moisture: Origin: mP Cold Wet NE Coast of US & NW Pac. Ocean

Perfect weather for… Think of an outdoor sport or activity that you enjoy. What type of air mass would be perfect for your sport or activity? What type of air mass would prevent you from enjoying your sport or activity. Provide evidence for your statement. Example: I love ___. ______ air mass would be perfect for ______ because…