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March 15, 2017
What is the Jet Stream?
The Jet Stream is like a river of wind high above in the atmosphere. These
slim strips of strong winds have a huge influence on climate, as they can
push air masses around and affect weather patterns.
Jet Stream: A band of wind high above the atmosphere.
March 15, 2017
Jet Stream Facts...
The Polar Jet Stream has the greatest affect on the United States is
found below the North Pole.
*The Jet Stream runs West to East
*The Jet Stream forms a barrier between Hot and Cold Air
*The Greater the temperature difference the Faster it moves
*Jet streams generally push air masses around, moving weather systems
to new areas
*The Jet Stream moves in a winding pattern....
=If the jet stream drops it will bring cold air to an area.
(Down=Cold Air)
=If the jet stream moves up warm air will move in.
(Up=Warm Air)
March 15, 2017
What is the Gulf Stream?
The Gulf Stream is a powerful current in the Atlantic Ocean. winds push
water in the Atlantic towards the East coast of the United States. In
turn, the Gulf Stream affects the climate of the areas closest to the
current by bringing warmer temperatures.
Gulf Stream: A water current that brings warm temperatures to the
East coast of the United States.
March 15, 2017
What is the Coriolis Effect?
The Coriolis Effect is the curving of the wind caused by the Earth's
rotation. The Coriolis Effect plays an important part in the movement of
different weather patterns all around the world. Especially when it comes
to ocean currents like the Gulf Stream.
The Coriolis Effect: is the curving of the wind caused by the Earth's rotation.