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Fronts and Air Masses Look at the weather conditions outside. What type of air mass is over Long Island? What Low type of front is it causing? pressure/high pressure? What facts did you use to answer these questions? (Ex: I looked outside and noticed….) Today’s Weather Map A Body of air that has the same temperature, humidity, and pressure is known as a(n) Air mass What are the characteristics of a high pressure system? Clear, cool, dry What are the characteristics of a low pressure system? Warm, cloudy wet, A place where two different bodies of air collide is called a ______ front What type of weather will a cold front bring? Heavy precipitation for a short time What type of weather will a warm front bring? Light precipitation for a long time Which air mass has the lowest pressure? A. mP B. mT C. cT D. cP Clue- Write characteristics of each mass next to it. Which air mass has the highest pressure? A. mP B. mT C. cT D. cP Clue- Write characteristics of each mass next to it. The weather characteristics of an air mass result primarily from its ________ Geographic origin Compare an air mass from the Gulf of Mexico with and air mass from Canada Cold/dry air rushing in and pushing warm air up explains a ___________ front Cold Weather along most fronts is usually cloudy with precipitation because the warm air along most fronts is usually __________ Rising and cooling, causing water vapor to cool, condense and form clouds. Label each front Cold front Warm front Stationary front Occluded front What are the characteristics of an anticyclone High Pressure Brings cool and dry conditions Rotates clockwise What are the characteristics of a cyclone Brings warm, cloudy, and humid weather Low Pressure Travels counter-clockwise Label the High and Lower Pressure: Compare the following two air masses: LOW HIGH mT warm mP cool Why would one maritime air mass be more moist than another? It stays over the ocean longer. Don’t forget to study for the test using the review sheet and your notes!