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    Explain the Creation of Westerly Winds in the Upper Atmosphere
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Explain the Creation of Westerly Winds in the Upper Atmosphere

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Explain the creation of westerly winds in the upper atmosphere at mid-latitudes and account for seasonal variations in their strength.

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