Question

Which of these describes the main influence of jet streams on weather patterns?

A.
Surface ocean water is pushed toward land by jet streams.
B.
Jet streams cause hurricanes to form over warm tropical waters.
C.
Weather systems, such as storms, steer along jet streams.
D.
Jet streams separate high pressure systems from low pressure systems.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Weather systems, such as storms, steer along jet streams.

Explanation:

Jet streams are strong winds that occur in relatively narrow bands. They are found in the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 11,000 meters above the Earth's surface. They influence weather patterns because they steer weather systems such as storms.