
Jet Streams Quiz

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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
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Vermique Gardener
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of jet streams?
Narrow, slow-flowing air currents found in the atmosphere at high altitudes.
Wide, fast-flowing water currents found in the ocean.
Wide, slow-flowing air currents found in the atmosphere at low altitudes.
Narrow, fast-flowing air currents found in the atmosphere at high altitudes.
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many types of jet streams are there?
3
4
2
5
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process of formation of jet streams called?
jet stream formation
air current formation
jet formation
stream formation
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the characteristics of jet streams?
Jet streams flow from east to west.
Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically found at altitudes of 9-16 kilometers. They flow from west to east and are caused by the temperature differences between air masses.
Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds in the lower atmosphere.
Jet streams are caused by the pressure differences between air masses.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that blow in which layer of the atmosphere?
stratosphere
mesosphere
exosphere
troposphere
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Jet streams are always present in the same location.
True
Sometimes
Only during winter
False
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of jet stream flows from west to east?
equatorial jet stream
subtropical jet stream
trade wind jet stream
polar jet stream
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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