
Weather 6 (Weather Currents)
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1.
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What causes wind to form?
Back
Wind is formed due to the unequal heating of the land, causing air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the jet stream?
Back
The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current that forms a boundary between cold and warm air masses.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the location of the jet stream affect weather systems?
Back
The location of the jet stream significantly affects the path of weather systems in the United States.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What two factors are needed to measure wind?
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Wind is measured by its direction and speed.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is El Niño?
Back
El Niño is a climate pattern that causes the subtropical jet stream to bring cold, wet winter weather to the southeastern United States.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Coriolis effect?
Back
The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as air, due to the rotation of the Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a cold air mass?
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A cold air mass is a large body of air that is cooler than the surrounding air.
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