When cold, dense air accumulates in a high valley, plateau, or snowfield within a mountains area, and flows strongly down slopes to pour out onto the land below, these winds are called ____.
A)land breeze
B)katabatic (or drainage)winds
C)Santa Ana winds
D)chinook (or foehn)winds
E)valley breeze

Question

When cold, dense air accumulates in a high valley, plateau, or snowfield within a mountains area, and flows strongly down slopes to pour out onto the land below, these winds are called ____. ​
A)land breeze
B)katabatic (or drainage)winds
C)Santa Ana winds
D)chinook (or foehn)winds
E)valley breeze

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Katabatic (or drainage) winds are caused by cold, dense air flowing downhill from high elevations, such as valleys, plateaus, or snowfields, into lower areas. This phenomenon is distinct from other types of winds that have specific regional names or are caused by different atmospheric conditions.

When Cold, Dense Air Accumulates in a High Valley, Plateau