Which statement describes the subtropical jet stream?

a. ?It forms along the polar front.
b. ?It generally blows from west to east.
c. ?It is found at the mesopause.
d. ?It is normally located poleward of the polar front jet stream.
e. ?Its wind speeds go up 100 knots.


ANSWER: b

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