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Air mass
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Low pressure | A pressure that is below average |
| High pressure | A pressure that is above average |
| Cold front | A cooler and more dense air mass |
| Hot front | A warmer and moist air mass |
| Stationary front | A non-moving boundary that is built up of both warm and cold fronts |
| Temperature | how hot or cold something /someone is |
| Climate | An average weather pattern |
| Humidity | The amount of water vapor in the air |
| Air mass | Body of air that possesses temperature and humidity |
| Density | How compact something is |
| Wind | Natural movement of air blowing in a certain direction |
| Maritime | An air mass that forms over water |
| Continental | An air mass that forms over land |