What is the name of the high-altitude, fast-flowing air current that influences global weather patterns?
A. Jet stream
B. Easterlies
C. Westerlies
D. Trade winds
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The jet stream is a narrow, fast-flowing air current in the upper atmosphere that flows from west to east and significantly influences weather patterns around the world.
Explanation:
Thunderstorms form when there is atmospheric instability, meaning warm, moist air near the surface is forced to rise, leading to convection, condensation, and the development of cumulonimbus clouds.
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