Which effect reduces jet stream intensity when approaching high-latitude boundary zones?

💡 Explanation

Latitudinal pressure gradient decline reduces jet stream intensity due to decreasing temperature contrasts. Reduced temperature contrast weakens the thermal wind, part of geostrophic balance, therefore the pressure gradient declines, rather than alternative atmospheric circulations increasing.

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