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What two main characteristics are used to classify air masses?
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What is a front? Name and describe four types of fronts.
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What is a cyclone? What type of weather does it bring?
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Why do maritime polar air masses have more effect on the West coast the the east coast?
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Classify the four major types of air masses according to whether they are dry or humid.
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What weather conditions are most likely to cause thunderstorms and tornadoes?
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What is the most common path for hurricanes that strike the United States?
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What safety precautions should you take if a tornado is predicted in your area? If a hurricane is predicted?
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In the winter,, cool, humid air from the pacific ocean blows the cold land of southren alaska. What kind of storm do you think this causes?
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How can precipitation cause flooding?
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