The jet streams in the United States generally flow from west to east because of
A)ocean currents off the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines.
B)convection currents between the troposphere and stratosphere.
C)rotation of the Earth.
D)high pressure systems generated by the sun striking the North American continent.

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The rotation of the Earth causes a deflection of air masses, resulting in the formation of the jet stream flowing from west to east. This deflection is known as the Coriolis effect, which is strongest at the poles and decreases towards the equator.

The Jet Streams in the United States Generally Flow from West