An air mass is a large body of air with relatively uniform temperature and humidity characteristics, formed over a source region and influenced by the surface below. Understanding air masses is crucial for predicting weather patterns, as their movement and interaction can lead to various meteorological phenomena such as fronts and storms.

Air Mass

air mass

large body of air

uniform temperature

humidity characteristics

source region

surface below

predicting weather patterns

movement and interaction

Meteorological phenomena encompass the various atmospheric processes and manifestations that influence weather and climate patterns on Earth. These phenomena range from small-scale events like rain and wind to large-scale occurrences like hurricanes and climate change, each playing a critical role in shaping environmental conditions and human activities.

meteorological phenomena

Fronts are boundaries between two air masses of different temperatures and humidity, which can lead to significant weather changes such as precipitation and storms. They play a crucial role in meteorology by influencing weather patterns and are classified into types like cold fronts, warm fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts based on their movement and characteristics.

fronts

storms

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