Cold winds pouring downhill because of gravity are called ________.
A) monsoons
B) katabatic winds
C) valley breezes
D) trade winds
E) cyclones

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Katabatic winds are cold winds that flow downhill because of gravity. The term "katabatic" comes from the Greek word "katabatikos" which means "going downhill". Monsoons are seasonal winds that bring heavy rainfall, valley breezes are warm winds that flow uphill during the day, trade winds are steady winds in the tropics, and cyclones are rotating storms with low pressure centers.

Cold Winds Pouring Downhill Because of Gravity Are Called ________