NOAA: The Jet Stream (Article)

At what elevation do jet streams typically occur?

• 50,000 feet

• 20,000 feet

• 30,000 feet

• 40,000 feet

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In which direction do the winds blow within jet streams?

• South to North

• West to East

• East to West

• North to South

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During which hemisphere's winter are jet streams the strongest?

• Both Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• None of the above

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What is responsible for the existence of the jet stream?

• Earth's rotation

• Moon's gravitational pull

• Sun's radiation

• Magnetic field

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What is the Coriolis effect?

• The Earth's rotation around the Sun

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The apparent deflection of moving objects due to the Earth's rotation

• The gravitational force of the Moon

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At what latitude are the regions where changes in temperature are the greatest?

• 10° N/S

• 20° N/S

• 30° N/S

• 40° N/S

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Where is the polar jet located in both the northern and southern hemispheres?

• 20°-30° latitude lines

• 70°-80° latitude lines

• 40°-50° latitude lines

• 50°-60° latitude lines

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How high can jet streams reach in terms of miles?

• Four to six miles

• Eight to ten miles

• Six to eight miles

• Two to four miles

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What causes the actual appearance of jet streams to vary?

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Sun's elevation

• The Earth's rotation

• The interaction between many variables

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What is the average latitude of the polar jet in the Northern Hemisphere during summer?

• Near the South Pole

• Near the North Pole

• Near the U.S. Canadian border

• Near the equator

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