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Which atmospheric effect increases when high orographic relief disrupts Hadley cell circulation?

A)Strengthened subtropical jet stream
B)Increased surface ocean salinity
C)Weakened polar vortex stability
D)Enhanced thermohaline circulation rates

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A strengthened subtropical jet stream occurs due to increased baroclinicity which arises from the disruption of Hadley cell air mass flow over substantial orographic features; localized temperature gradients sharpen because of disrupted airflow, therefore jet stream strengthens, rather than other widespread effects.

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