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4.6 Part 2
air masses and fronts
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Science
6th Grade
04/02/2011

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Term
air mass
Definition
a large body of air in the atmosphere that has the same temperature and humidity throughout
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warm air mass
Definition
air molecules are relatively fast moving and spread out, making the air less dense and lighter
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cold air mass
Definition
air molecules are relatively slow moving and crowded together making the air more dense and heavier
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front
Definition
the boundary between two air masses that have different temperatures
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dry line
Definition
the boundary between an air mass with a lot of moisture and one with very dry air.
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