JET STREAM AND EL NIÑO/EL NIÑA XTREME QUIZ.

What is a El Niño?

• A climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
• A type of dessert made with chocolate and cream
• A species of tropical bird found in South America
• A type of dance originating in Spain

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Please, explain what a jet stream is.

• A narrow, fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere, typically found at high altitudes.
• A type of fast food restaurant chain
• A popular brand of household cleaning products
• A type of water slide at a theme park

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What happens when an El Niño/El niña passes overhead?

• It causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
• It can cause changes in weather patterns and ocean temperatures
• It has no effect on weather or ocean temperatures
• It leads to a decrease in global temperatures

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Pick the 🚫WRONG🚫 answers to what might happen when you go into a jet stream.

• You will encounter severe thunderstorms and lightning
• You will experience calm and clear weather.
• You will experience extreme heat and humidity
• You will encounter heavy turbulence and strong winds

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What attracts storms to the jet stream?

• Wind speed and direction in the atmosphere
• Humidity levels in the atmosphere
• Magnetic fields in the atmosphere
• Temperature and pressure differences in the atmosphere

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What happens when the jet stream stops?

• Decreased air pressure and calm weather
• Rapidly changing weather patterns and frequent storms
• Stagnant weather conditions and prolonged periods of extreme temperatures
• Increased air circulation and more moderate temperatures

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What are jet streams responsible for?

• Influencing weather patterns and air travel
• Creating ocean currents
• Controlling seismic activity
• Regulating plant growth

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How does the jet stream affect travel?

• The jet stream can affect travel by either speeding up or slowing down aircraft, depending on whether they are flying with or against the direction of the jet stream.
• The jet stream only affects travel by sea
• The jet stream causes turbulence for aircraft
• The jet stream has no impact on travel

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Do jet streams cause wind?

• Yes.

• No, they only affect air travel.

• No, they are only found in the stratosphere.

• No, they are caused by wind.

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How fast do jet streams move?

• Up to 500 miles per hour
• Up to 50 miles per hour
• Up to 1000 miles per hour
• Up to 200 miles per hour (320 kilometers per hour) or more

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