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Narrow belts of high-speed winds that blow in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere are known as

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Jet Stream

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Jet streams are the winds that flow in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
  • These are relatively narrow bands of strong wind.
  • These high-speed winds blow from west to east in jet streams.
  • Sometimes, the flow of wind shifts from north to south.
  • Jet streams follow the boundaries between hot and cold air.
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