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Jet stream

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Fast-moving rivers of air in the upper atmosphere that influence weather and climate patterns; can be affected by temperature changes from climate change.

AP course connection

Topic 9.5: 9.5 Global Climate Change

Unit 9