What is Jet Stream?
Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet cold air masses and impact weather conditions, air travel, and more.
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A thermodynamic change process in the system without any exchange of heat or transfer of energy between systems. This process...