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What is Continental Air Mass?

A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture from oceans or large water bodies.

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A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.