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Weather 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What rides on the jet stream? | Low pressure systems ride on the jet stream. |
| Where is the jet stream found? | It is found at the top of the troposphere or at the bottom of the stratosphere. |
| How are winds modified? | They are modified by the Coriolis Effect which is the caused by the Earth's rotation. |
| How are winds created? | They are created by the unevenheating of the Earth's surface. |
| What is the atmosphere warmed by? | Convection |
| How does Earths control the amount of energy reaching the surface. | By the angle of sunlight striking surface and varies of seasons. |
| How is Earth's surface heated? | By the sun. |
| What are the three major climatic zones? | Tropical, temperature, and polar. |
| What affect's climate? | Latitude, elevation, proximity to oceans, and position relative to mountains. |
| What causes weather? | The transfer of energy between the Earth's surface and atmosphere. |