Definition: Any body of air that develops over a large land area and contains a relatively low amount of moisture compared to air parcels that develop over water.
Opposite:Maritime Air
Also Known As: Continental Air Mass
Continental Air
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Air that develops over land is drier than air that develops over water.
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