Understanding Jet Streams and Weather

What is the jet stream?

• A river of fast-moving water

• A narrow band of fast-moving air in the atmosphere

• A type of ocean current

• A strong hurricane in the Atlantic

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How high up in the atmosphere is the jet stream located?

• 2-3 miles

• 4-5 miles

• 6-9 miles

• 10-12 miles

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The jet stream moves in which direction?

• North to south

• East to west

• West to east

• South to north

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How does the jet stream affect weather?

• It makes the ocean cooler

• It influences air temperatures and weather patterns

• It causes ocean currents

• It only affects air travel, not weather

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What is the Gulf Stream?

• A current of cold water in the Pacific Ocean

• A river that flows through Europe

• A warm water current in the Atlantic Ocean

• An air current in the atmosphere

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Where does the Gulf Stream carry warm water from?

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Indian Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

How does the Gulf Stream affect the weather?

• It cools the land along the coast

• It warms the coastal areas, especially in winter

• It creates stronger winds inland

• It causes more precipitation in the northern U.S.

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What is El Niño?

• A warm weather event in the Pacific Ocean

• A cold weather event in the Atlantic Ocean

• A hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico

• A strong wind pattern in the atmosphere

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What does El Niño typically cause?

• Warmer ocean temperatures and increased rainfall

• Colder temperatures and more snow

• Stronger winds and cooler temperatures

• Drier conditions in the northern U.S.

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What is La Niña?

• A warm weather event that brings rain to North America

• A cool weather event in the Pacific Ocean

• A current that forms in the Gulf of Mexico

• A hurricane that forms near the equator

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