The jet streams in the United States generally flow from west to east because of
A) ocean currents off the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines.
B) convection currents between the troposphere and stratosphere.
C) rotation of the Earth.
D) high pressure systems generated by the sun striking the North American continent.
C
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predator. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A)volcanic rocks B)oceanic crust C)metamorphic rocks D)accreted terranes E)Precambrian continental crust
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A. Dfd B. H C. Dfa D. E E. Dfb