15 Questions
Where are jet streams located in Earth's atmosphere?
Tropopause
In which direction do jet streams usually blow?
Eastward
What contributes to the strength of jet streams?
Temperature differences
What speeds can jet streams reach in the atmosphere?
140 mph (225 kph)
When are jet streams generally faster?
Winter months
How do jet streams move warm and cool air around Earth?
By strong, fast-moving currents
What analogy is used to help understand the nature of jet streams?
Water current in a river
What causes differences in air pressure on Earth?
The movement of warm and cool air
What is the main reason for the creation of a warm air current on Earth?
Expansion and lightness of warm air
Why does cool air push against warm air to create a cool air current?
To replace the warm air
What factor contributes to the Coriolis force causing air deflection in different hemispheres?
Earth's rotation speed
Which latitude typically marks the position of the subtropical jet stream?
-30 degrees
What differentiates the polar front jet stream from other jet streams?
The presence of both warm and cold air masses
During which season does the polar jet stream dip further south?
Winter
Which hemisphere experiences faster movement of the polar jet stream in general?
Northern Hemisphere
Learn about jet streams, fast-moving air currents located high in Earth's atmosphere. Explore their characteristics, location in the atmosphere, and their impact on weather predictions.
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