Distinguish between Air Mass and Wind.

Question

Air mass&nbsp;Wind1. An air mass is a thick and extensive part of the atmosphere.1. Wind is a horizontal movement of the...

Accepted Answer

Air mass&nbsp;Wind1. An air mass is a thick and extensive part of the atmosphere.1. Wind is a horizontal movement of the...

Air mass	Wind
1. An air mass is a thick and extensive part of the atmosphere.	1. Wind is a horizontal movement of the air parallel to earth's surface. It is a thin layer.
2. An air mass has uniform temperature and humidity.	2. The temperature and humidity varies in a wind system.
3. An air mass has many layers.	3. Its temperature decreases with altitude. It does not have distinct layers.
4. Its origin is related to source regions such as polar or tropical and continental or maritime.	4. It is generated due to variation in the pressure system. It moves from high pressure belts to low pressure belts.