Fronts
Jet streams
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Air masses
Air
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What type of front is this?
A warm front
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How fast do jet streams move
110 mph.
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What does m stand for in mT?
It stands for maritime.
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What are air masses made of?
Air...
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Why does air flow?
Because of pressure.
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How does the stationary front look?
It has the red and blue semi-circles and triangles on one side.
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Which direction does a jet stream primarily flow?
West to east
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What does the c stand for in cT?
It stands for continental.
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Do air masses move?
Yes.
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What is air mostly made of?
Nitrogen.
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What front is this?
An occluded front
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What beats a jet 2 holiday?
Nothing
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What does the T stand for in mT?
It stands for Tropical.
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How big are air masses?
Air masses are usually 1,000 miles.
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Is air inside of CO2?
No.
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What are all of these fronts names?
1: Cold front
2: Warm front
3: Occluded front
4: Stationary front
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Why do airplanes fly in jet streams?
It can make them faster and get to their destination quicker.
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What does the P stand for in cP?
It stands for Polar.
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If an air mass is cold what is it called?
Cold air mass I dunno
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What is the hottest air ever recorded?
134 F.
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Why do fronts happen?
Fronts happen when large air masses with different temperatures, densities, and humidity levels meet but do not mix, creating a front.
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How fast did the fastest jet stream ever recorded move?
408 mph
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What are the climate conditions of mP?
Wet and cold.
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What is an air mass?
An air mass is a huge body of air with the same temperature and moisture.
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Why don't the gases in the atmosphere separate out according to mass?
Constant, vigorous mixing caused by wind, turbulence, and convection.