Which one of the following statements with regard to Jet stream, an upper level tropospheric wave, is not correct? A) It is narrow band of high-velocity wind. B) It follows the wave path near the tropopause at elevations of 8 km to 15 km. C) Jet streams are typically continuous over long distances. D) In summer, the polar front jet achieves its maximum force.

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Which one of the following statements with regard to Jet stream, an upper level tropospheric wave, is not correct?

A) It is narrow band of high-velocity wind.

B) It follows the wave path near the tropopause at elevations of 8 km to 15 km.

C) Jet streams are typically continuous over long distances.

D) In summer, the polar front jet achieves its maximum force.

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