Polar jet streams are primarily formed by warm and cold air masses. The interaction between these contrasting air temperatures creates significant differences in pressure, leading to the development of high-speed winds known as jet streams at high altitudes in the atmosphere.
What causes polar jet streams to form?(1 point)
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rapid changes in wind direction
rapid changes in wind direction
air masses moving away from each other
air masses moving away from each other
high-pressure systems
high-pressure systems
warm and cold air masses
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