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| Which air masses are associated with depressions? |
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Definition
| Tropical Maritime, Polar Maritime, Arctic Maritime |
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| Which air masses are associated with anti-cyclones? |
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Definition
| Tropical Continental, Polar Continental |
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Term
| Which air mass is associated with thundery showers and flash floods? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the 5 main type of air masses that affect the UK? |
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Definition
| Tropical Maritime, Polar Maritime, Arctic Maritime, Tropical Continental, Polar Continental |
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Term
| Explain how initially dry Tropical Continental air may acquire enough moisture to produce precipitation |
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Definition
| Heat causes water to evaporate over Mediterranean/Channel which eventually precipitates over the UK |
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Term
| Where is the source region for Polar Maritime air, and what weather conditions would allow it to flow over the UK? |
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Definition
Greenland, Northern Canada, Labrador
Cold air, snow |
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Term
| Explain why snow coming from Russia will be thin but very cold and dry winds accompanied by icy frosty nights and even freezing fog |
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Definition
Snow from Russia - Polar Continental
Icy frosty nights - Diurnal temperature range
Fog - Moisture forms over relatively warmer North Sea |
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Term
| Describe the weather conditions that are ideal for Hot Air ballooning |
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Definition
| Cool, dry, clear blue skies |
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Term
| Which air mass is best for Hot Air Ballooning? |
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Definition
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| What time of day is best for Hot Air Ballooning? |
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Definition
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| What time of year is best for Hot Air Ballooning? |
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