Describe the major characteristics of the air – masses.

1.	Describe the major characteristics of the air – masses.
Answer» Air – masses are the atmospheric conditions found in a wide area. They have the following characteristics: 1. Air – masses are extended to hundreds of kilometers. 2. There are many layers in the air – masses. 3. In each horizontal layer of air – masses, there are uniform properties. 4. Once generated, the air – masses do not remain stable in the area of their origin. 5. Air – masses affect the area which comes in their contact. 6. While affecting the area, their own qualities also change. 7. Due to their large size, the change in the air – masses takes place at a lesser speed.

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Air – masses are the atmospheric conditions found in a wide area.

They have the following characteristics:

1. Air – masses are extended to hundreds of kilometers.

2. There are many layers in the air – masses.

3. In each horizontal layer of air – masses, there are uniform properties.

4. Once generated, the air – masses do not remain stable in the area of their origin.

5. Air – masses affect the area which comes in their contact.

6. While affecting the area, their own qualities also change.

7. Due to their large size, the change in the air – masses takes place at a lesser speed.

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