An air mass is a volume of air, and they cover many miles and adapt the characteristics of the surfaces below them. Air masses are classified according to the temperature and moisture characteristics of their source regions. When winds move air masses, they carry their weather conditions from the source region to a new region. Test your 8th-grade air mass knowledge by taking the quiz below.
Cold air masses
Warm air masses
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Oceans
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Are cool, humid air masses that form over northern oceans.
Are cool, humid air masses that form over land
Are warm, humid air masses that form over northern oceans
Are warm, humid air masses that form over land
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Are hot, dry air masses that form over the ocean
Are hot, dry air masses that form over the Southwest.
Are cold, humid air masses that form over the ocean
Are cold, humid air masses that form over the Southwest
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