Taut/slack a antonym synonym or unrelated

Use a subordinate conjunction to combine these two sentences into one sentence. the journalist met a source at the hotel. this way he would get facts for an article.

Where are the strongest jet streams located? over high altitudes over land in the lower atmosphere far away from the equator

Read the following passage and answer the question.this clumsy living that moves lumberingas if in ropes through what is not donereminds us of the awkward way the swan walks.describe the meaning of this quote in at least 150 words.