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Polar jet stream

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

Definition

A fast-moving river of air in the upper atmosphere that influences weather patterns and can shift position due to climate phenomena, affecting temperature and precipitation distribution.

AP course connection

Topic 4.5: 4.5 Global Wind Patterns

Unit 4

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