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Factors That Affect Climate — Unit test

Question 25 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

Which blow from west to east, following the boundary between hot and cold air?

Answer
A
trade winds
B
sea breezes
C
jet stream
D
polar easterlies

Explanation

The jet stream is a fast-moving current of air high in the atmosphere that generally flows from west to east along the boundary between cold polar air and warmer air. Trade winds and polar easterlies generally blow from east to west, while sea breezes are local winds caused by temperature differences between land and water.

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