Air masses

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_masses)

In meteorology, an air mass is a volume of air defined by its temperature and water vapor content. Air masses cover many hundreds or thousands of square miles, and adopt the characteristics of the surface below them. (Wikipedia)

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Approved Date
21-Jun-2013

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