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hubes95

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Ocean currents do not follow wind patterns exactly; rather, they spiral in semiclosed circular whirls called ___________________ _.
   
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

Jet streams can form near Earths surface as well. One such jet develops just above the central plains of the United States, where it occasionally attains speeds exceeding 60 knots. This wind speed maximum, which usually flows from the south or southwest, is known as a(n) ___________________ _ jet.
   
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yeungji

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: gyres

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: low-level
low level


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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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