Climate, Weather and Jet Stream

Places to the south of the jet stream have warmer temperatures.

• True

• False

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The Gulf Stream brings warmer temperatures in the winter and the summer.

• True

• False

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Our weather is driven by convection currents.

• True

• False

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The Gulf Stream releases is known as a heat pump.

• True

• False

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What are jet streams?

• The trail left from an airplane.

• Bands of strong wind.

• The winds that push jets through the air.

• Wind made from tornadoes.

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Which direction do jet streams generally blow?

• North to South

• South to North

• East to West

• West to East

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where are the two polar jet streams located?

• Near the north and south poles.

• Near the equator.

• You can't tell.

• Only near the north pole.

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What causes jet streams?

• They are caused due to large thunderstorms.

• No one knows.

• They form when warm air meets cold air.

• Too many jets in the air at one time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The short-term state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind and visibility.

• Weather

• Climate

• Greenhouse Effect

• Jet Stream

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where do jet stream form?

• Close to the ground.

• High in the atmosphere.

• Only over the ocean?

• Under the water.

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