What are zonal winds on Jupiter?
A) winds blowing horizontally northward and southward above the cloud layer
B) winds blowing vertically upward and downward in regions of strong convection
C) winds blowing horizontally in a circular pattern, such as around the Great Red Spot
D) winds blowing horizontally eastward and westward in the cloud layer
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