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This 15-panel interactive from NOVA Online describes some of the factors (such as Earth's rotation and the sun's uneven heating of Earth's surface) contributing to the formation of the high-speed eastward flows of the jet streams, found near the top of the troposphere. These jet streams play a major role in guiding weather systems.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Solar and terrestrial radiation, Atmospheric circulation, Winds, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Solar radiation, Atmospheric and oceanic circulation, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Oceanography:Ocean-Climate Interactions, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
