Generally, in the Northern Hemisphere during July, we would expect to find the tropical easterly jet stream?

a. ?north of the polar front.
b. ?north of the upper-level subtropical high.
c. ?directly over the polar front.
d. ?south of the upper-level subtropical high.
e. ?in the upper stratosphere.


ANSWER: d

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