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    The Polar Jet Stream Is Maintained By
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The Polar Jet Stream Is Maintained By

Question 3

Question 3

Multiple Choice

The polar jet stream is maintained by:


A) the Earth's rotation
B) the strong temperature gradient between tropics and polar latitudes
C) conservation of angular momentum
D) conservation of energy

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