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Mr.Thesaxman

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on: Jul 29, 2018
The jet streams
 
  A) are high-speed winds in the upper troposphere.
  B) play an essential role in the transfer of heat energy from the Equator to the Poles.
  C) are generated by strong temperature and pressure gradients.
  D) are high speed winds generated by temperature and pressure differences.

Question 2

The existence of the world's subtropical deserts (such as the Sahara) is primarily due to
 
  A) warm ocean currents.
  B) strong prevailing northwesterly winds.
  C) extremely high temperatures.
  D) belts of atmospheric high pressure.


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ricroger

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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