Dry,warm downslope winds occurring on the leeward side of Cascades and Rockies are called
A)takus.
B)boras.
C)mistrals.
D)chinooks.

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Warm, dry downslope winds on the leeward side of mountains are called chinooks, particularly in the western United States. The term "taku" is used in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, while "bora" refers to a similar wind in Europe. "Mistral" refers to a cold, strong wind that blows through the Rhone Valley in France.

Dry,warm Downslope Winds Occurring on the Leeward Side of Cascades