A dry, hot local wind system that contributes to wildfire problems in southern California is the:
A)chinook
B)sea breeze
C)valley breeze
D)Santa Ana

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The Santa Ana winds are a hot, dry wind system that blows westward through southern California, and they can contribute to the spread of wildfires by rapidly drying out vegetation. The other options, including the chinook, sea breeze, and valley breeze, are not typically associated with wildfire problems in southern California.

A Dry, Hot Local Wind System That Contributes to Wildfire