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Secondary Geography
In Depth – Air Masses
An air mass is a body of air with relatively uniform characteristics.
Secondary Geography
Pressure and Rainfall
Looking at the relationship between pressure and rainfall and challenging the assumption that low pressure is the only reason for rain.
Secondary Geography
7. Air Masses
In this lesson we investigate the characteristics of the major air masses which can affect the British Isles
Secondary Geography
Atmosphere
An atmosphere is defined as the gaseous envelope that surrounds a celestial body. Therefore, the Earth, like other planets in the solar system, has
winds
Secondary Geography
Air Masses – Further Information
Tropical continentalPolar continentalTropical maritimePolar maritimeReturning polar maritimeArcticAir masses characteristics Introduction The idea that northerly winds (i.e. winds from the north) are cold, and southerly
Air Masses
Secondary Geography
Air Masses – Questions
The figure below shows the pressure system over the UK and western Europe on 9 May. 1. What is the name given to the
Secondary Geography
Air Masses and Fronts
Air masses are parcels of air that bring distinctive weather features to the country. An air mass is a body or ‘mass’ of air

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