How to prepare
what is one thing you should put in you polar vortex survival kit?
water, nonperishable food, flashlight and batteries, blankets, first aid kit, and a battery powered radio
What layer of the atmosphere does light have to be cut off in in order for a polar vortex to form.
The stratosphere.
what does it do to your house?
It causes damage to your roof.
what is one thing you should do to your house whilst preparing for a polar vortex?
cleaning you chimney or inspecting your furnace
What time of year does light get cut off in the atmosphere.
Late fall or early winter.
What dies a polar vortex do to the ocean?
It shifts the current of jet streams.
what is the minimum temperature you should put you thermostat at?
55-65
What forms to balance the temperature difference after it gets really cold?
A jet. (not the type of aircraft)
what di the polar vortex winds do to your house?
They create and opening for snow to enter.
what should you do to your faucet to prepare?
Let the water drip a little bit to prevent ice from forming in your pipes.
What is the name of the jet that forms.
A polar vortex or polar night jet.
What areas does a polar vortex affect?
North Eastern North America and the and the North pole.
How long does a polar vortex take until it weakens?
2 weeks
How far above earth's surface does the polar vortex start
10 kilometers or 6 miles
How can a polar vortex affect people?
It can go to areas that don't get that cold, and the sudden change in temperature can affect the people that live there.