1. Air masses are large bodies of air with relatively uniform temperature and moisture content.
2. Air masses can cover thousands of square kilometers and extend vertically to the upper atmosphere.
3. Air masses are categorized based on their source region and properties, such as moisture content and temperature.
4. Air masses can move and interact with each other, leading to weather changes.
5. The characteristics of an air mass influence the weather conditions in a region when the air mass moves in.
6. Fronts, which are the boundaries between air masses, often result in the development of storm systems and changes in weather patterns.
What is true about air masses?
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