The jet streams
A) are high-speed winds in the upper troposphere.
B) play an essential role in the transfer of heat energy from the Equator to the Poles.
C) are generated by strong temperature and pressure gradients.
D) are high speed winds generated by temperature and pressure differences.
Answer: D
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