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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB MS 2012🎓 MS🔄 Round 12#️⃣ Question 2❓ TOSS-UP📝 Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the jet stream?

W) It is found at the altitude at which winds are the strongest
X) It is strongest when there is a large temperature contrast between two air masses
Y) It is usually composed of easterly winds
Z) It is caused by a combination of the Earth's rotation on its axis and atmospheric heating
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