Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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an airmass is defined as a body of air with:

 

a) at least two frontal zones

 

b) very low pressure everywhere

 

c) very low humidity in its lower layer

 

d) slowly varying values of surface temperature and moisture content

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