Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) Jet streams exist in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres
B) All jet streams are characterized by westerly wind flows
C) In the Northern hemisphere,the subtropical jet stream is active throughout the year
D) The polar jet is typically found at altitudes of 10 to 12 kms (30,000 to 40,000 ft) .
E) Wind speeds in jet streams are much faster than wind speeds at the ground surface
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Q1: The Jet Stream takes place at high
Q2: In high pressure systems:<br>A)air rises and converges
Q3: Surface winds converge towards _.<br>A)an anticyclone<br>B)a cyclone<br>C)an
Q4: The name given to the apparent deflecting
Q6: Describe and explain the local winds of
Q7: Wind speed is measured by a/an _
Q8: Describe the role and development of deep
Q9: Which belt of winds corresponds with the
Q10: Describe the different types of jet streams
Q11: At the ITCZ,air rises,and the winds are