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crobinson2013

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Air masses are classified according to the ________ and ________ characteristics of their source regions.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Which of the following are often associated with the passage of a frontal system?
 
  A) rapid change in temperature
  B) shift in wind speed and direction
  C) change in moisture content
  D) all of these



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: temperature; moisture

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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