Jet streams,located approximately over $27^{o} - 30^{o}$ north latitude is known as _______.

polar jet stream

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subtropical jet stream

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north-westerly jet streams

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south-easterly jet streams

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Solution

The correct option is B subtropical jet stream
Jet streams are some of the strongest winds in the atmosphere. There are two types of jet streams: Subtropical jet stream and polar jet stream. The streams that are centered at about 30 $°$ latitude are subtropical jet stream.

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