4.7.2 - Jet Streams
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What are jet streams?
💡 Hint: Think about air movement in the atmosphere.
Where do polar jet streams mainly occur?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction from the poles towards the equator.
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What are jet streams primarily composed of?
💡 Hint: Think about what characterizes a jet stream.
The polar jet stream typically forms at what boundary?
💡 Hint: What happens when warm and cold air meet?
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If the polar jet stream shifts southward, what potential weather changes could occur in mid-latitude regions?
💡 Hint: Consider how a change in air masses can affect temperature and weather.
How might climate change alter the strength and position of jet streams?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes in the environment affect atmospheric dynamics.
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