Slide 1 AIR MASSES AND FRONTS Chapter 16 Section 2 1 Slide 2 A front is a boundary between air masses. Four types of fronts and map symbols 1.Cold front 2.Warm front 3.Occluded…

Slide 1 AIR MASSES AND FRONTS 1 Slide 2 Air masses take on the characteristics of the area where they form. Air mass temperature and moisture are consistent throughout. Warm…

AIR MASSES AND FRONTS Chapter 16 Section 2 * Used with permission of V. Morris, Phillips Preparatory School Air masses take on the characteristics of the area where they…

PowerPoint Presentation FRONTS What is an air mass? A large body of air having nearly uniform conditions of temperature and humidity at any given altitude. Warm air forms…

Chapter 13 Section 3 Air Masses and Fronts Essential Questions Ch.13 S3 What are the major types of air masses in North America? How do they move? . What are the main types…

AIR MASSES AND FRONTS Chapter 16 Section 2 * Used with permission of V. Morris, Phillips Preparatory School Air masses take on the characteristics of the area where they…