Jet Stream

What are jet streams?

• Bands of strong wind

• Bands of heavy rain

• Bands of thunderstorms

• Bands of fog

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How do jet streams form?

• When the Earth spins too fast

• When warm air masses meet hot air masses

• When warm air masses meet cold air masses

• When cold air masses meet the poles

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At what speed do jet streams travel on average?

• 50 miles per hour

• 110 miles per hour

• 75 miles per hour

• 150 miles per hour

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In which layer of the atmosphere are jet streams located?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

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Why can airplanes fly faster when headed in the same direction as the jet stream?

• The jet stream increases the airplane's engine power

• The jet stream pushes the airplane forward

• The jet stream creates less air resistance

• The jet stream reduces the airplane's weight

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How can jet streams affect weather systems?

• By influencing ocean currents

• By creating tornadoes

• By impacting storm paths

• By causing earthquakes

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What technology is used to monitor the location and activity of jet streams?

• Ultraviolet light

• Infrared radiation

• Radar

• Sonar

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What can NOAA's GOES-R series satellites provide up-to-the-minute reports on?

• Location of wildlife

• Location of jet streams

• Location of earthquakes

• Location of volcanoes

Why is monitoring jet streams important for meteorologists?

• To predict the stock market

• To determine where weather systems will move next

• To track the movement of tectonic plates

• To study the behavior of hurricanes

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What can cause the path of a jet stream to change quickly?

• Solar flares

• Magnetic storms

• Air pollution

• Temperature differences

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