Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What are the narrow bands of strong winds called which move around the world between about six and twelve miles high

  1. Tsunami

  2. Stinger

  3. Jet Streams

  4. Tornado
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Explanation

Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds (typically 100-200 mph) that flow in the upper atmosphere at altitudes of 6-12 miles (about 30,000-40,000 feet). Tsunamis are ocean waves, stingers are biological structures, and tornadoes are ground-level rotating storms.

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