Jet streams Flashcards
In the upper atmosphere wind blows around the world in what direction.
In a westerly direction
What are Jet steams
Bands of narrow extremely fast moving air in the atmosphere
What are jet streams width and height
Hundreds of km wide but only a few km high
At what altitude are jet streams found
10,000km high
Where are jet streams mostly found in relation to the circulation cells
At the boundaries of circulation cells
What are the two Jet streams called
1) Polar front jets stream
2) Sub tropical jet stream
When and where is the polar front jet streame formed
It is formed where polar air meets warm tropical air. This usually happens between 40 and 60 degrees N and S
What does the polar Jet stream mark
The division between the polar and ferrel cells
What direction is the Subtropical jet stream usually in
Westerly direction
At what latitudes can subtropical jet streams be found
25 degrees N and 35 degrees S
