Which of the following upper air maps is most useful for observing the details of the polar jet stream?
A) 500- mb map
B) 1000- mb map
C) 850- mb map
D) 300- mb map

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The 300-mb map is the most useful for observing the details of the polar jet stream because it is located in the upper levels of the atmosphere where the jet stream flows. The other maps are located at lower levels and may not show the details of the jet stream as clearly.

Which of the Following Upper Air Maps Is Most Useful