What are jet streams? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What are jet streams?
A. Type of rainfall
B. Type of cloud
C. Fast flowing, narrow air currents in the atmosphere
D. Slow moving ocean currents
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jet streams are strong, narrow, high-speed air currents in the upper atmosphere that flow from west to east and significantly influence weather patterns.

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