Identifying Air Masses

Learn about the identifying characteristics of the four main types of air masses in this informative science worksheet! First, students will read a brief passage that tells about the humidity, temperature, and sources of continental polar and tropical, and maritime polar and tropical air masses. Then, they’ll use what they just learned to interpret a map of the different air mass types and answer four questions. 

This worksheet is perfect for middle schoolers learning about weather and Earth’s different systems. An understanding of air masses can help students interpret weather patterns and comprehend weather forecasts and reports. Students will also practice reading informational passages and using that knowledge to draw conclusions. 

Learn about more of Earth’s systems with these worksheets: The Water Cycle: Energy and Forces, The Rock Cycle: Energy Flow, and Evidence of Plate Tectonics.