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El jet stream o corriente en chorro:The jet stream:

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Correct answer: d) Is a strong air current flowing constantly from west to east in the mid-latitudes of both hemispheres.

Why it is correct

Very strong west to east winds, in the upper troposphere.

Why the others are not

  • a) It blows west to east, in mid-latitudes.
  • b) It flows east.
  • c) It lies lower, near the tropopause.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Jet stream: west to east.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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