El Nino, La Nina , Gulf and Jet Streams Review

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What is a Jet Stream?

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A narrow band of fast moving winds high in the atmosphere that move from west to east.

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Where do jet streams form?

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High in the atmosphere.

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What are some effects of El Niño?

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Warmer temperatures and more rain.

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How does air move in terms of pressure?

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Air moves from high pressure to low pressure.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A breeze that blows from the sea to the land, usually during the day.

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What is a land breeze?

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A breeze that blows from the land to the sea, usually at night.

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What is La Niña?

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A climate pattern that is characterized by cooler ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific.

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What is the main difference between El Niño and La Niña?

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El Niño is associated with warmer ocean temperatures, while La Niña is associated with cooler ocean temperatures.

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What role do jet streams play in weather patterns?

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Jet streams influence weather by affecting the movement of air masses and storm systems.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.