Jet Streams Flashcard

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What causes the distinct pattern of wind called prevailing winds?

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Coriolis Effect

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What drives the movement of jet streams?

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Earth's rotation

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What happens when warm air moves further north than usual?

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The jet stream buckles.

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Which best describes a characteristic of the jet stream?

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It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass.

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Fill in the blank: Jet streams are strongest during ______.

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Winter

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What is a jet stream?

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A fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere, typically found at high altitudes.

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How do jet streams affect weather patterns?

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They influence the movement of weather systems and can affect temperature and precipitation.

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What is the typical altitude of jet streams?

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Jet streams are usually found at altitudes of 6 to 12 kilometers (20,000 to 40,000 feet).

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What are the two main types of jet streams?

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Polar jet streams and subtropical jet streams.

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How does the Coriolis Effect influence jet streams?

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It causes the jet streams to curve rather than flow in a straight line.