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imagine you are visiting Iceland. your flight to Iceland from the east coast of the United States is shorter than your return flight. explain why. which current is responsible​

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The Gulf stream because it is a warm current which causes a difference in air pressure

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The main reason for the difference in travel time is due to the jet stream. The jet stream is high altitude wind that blows from the west to the east across the globe. Airplanes fly into the jet stream at 30,000 feet and then travel with these winds.

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