Katabatic winds are
A) localized winds associated with sea-breezes.
B) another name for mountain-valley breezes.
C) unrelated to pressure differences.
D) regional-scale, gravity-driven winds that bring high density air downslope.

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Katabatic winds are regional-scale, gravity-driven winds that bring high density air downslope. They are often associated with cold air drainage from high elevations and can occur in polar regions, high-altitude plateaus and mountainous areas. They are not localized winds associated with sea-breezes like option A, nor are they just another name for mountain-valley breezes like option B. Option C is also incorrect as katabatic winds are driven by pressure differences resulting from variations in temperature and density.

Katabatic Winds Are