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La capa de la atmósfera terrestre donde actúa el fenómeno del jet Stream es:The layer of the Earth’s atmosphere where the jet stream acts is:

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Correct answer: b) The tropopause.

Why it is correct

Jet streams flow at the upper boundary of the troposphere, along the tropopause, at around 9 to 12 km altitude.

Why the others are not

  • a) It lies specifically at its ceiling, the tropopause.
  • c) It lies below the main body of the stratosphere.
  • d) The ionosphere is much higher and reflects radio waves.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Jet stream: acts at the tropopause.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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