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Jet stream

earth science Maturity 7-9

Fast winds fly high in the sky.

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Straalstroom.jpg
These winds move from west to east. They help planes fly faster. They also change our weather. Do you like to watch the clouds?
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Jetstreamconfig.jpg

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Straalstroom.jpg
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Jetstreamconfig.jpg
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Jetcrosssection.svg
File:Earth Global Circulation - en.svg
Earth Global Circulation - en.svg
File:Jet Stream Rigs Apart Flossie 2.jpg
Jet Stream Rigs Apart Flossie 2.jpg
File:Greatcircle Jetstream routes.svg
Greatcircle Jetstream routes.svg
File:El nino north american weather.png
El nino north american weather.png
File:Jetstream - Rossby Waves - N hemisphere.svg
Jetstream - Rossby Waves - N hemisphere.svg
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Hubble Takes Close-up Portrait of Jupiter.png
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