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Question 1 - Airs on 49 News at 6 (5/12/08)

When is the last month that temperatures in Northeast Kansas were ABOVE normal?

a. December

b. January

c. February

d. March

ANSWER: JANUARY



Question 2 - Airs on 49 News at 6 (5/14/08)

How high up in the atmosphere do we find the jetstream?

a. 5,000 ft.

b. 15,000 ft.

c. 30,000 ft.

d. 50,000 ft.

ANSWER: 30,000 ft.



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