What Is a Polar Vortex? — Reading Comprehension
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Standards
- MS-ESS2-5
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About This Reader
This NGSS-aligned science passage explains the polar vortex, a swirling mass of cold air that stays near Earth’s poles. Students learn how it strengthens in winter and is held in place by the jet stream. When the jet stream weakens, part of the cold vortex can shift south, causing extreme cold snaps and snow in places far from the poles. The passage also covers how scientists use satellites and weather balloons to study this pattern. With clear vocabulary and real-world examples, this passage supports reading comprehension and Earth and Space Science standards about weather, climate, and atmospheric systems.
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