The two major jet streams that impact weather in the northern hemisphere are the:

A) polar jet stream and the low-level jet stream.
B) the subtropical jet stream and the low-level jet stream.
C) polar jet stream and the subtropical jet stream.
D) None of the above. Jet streams are not significant to northern hemisphere weather.


Answer: C

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