Santa Ana winds warm by ____ as they flow down an elevated desert plateau.
A) expansion
B) compression
C) evaporation
D) both expansion and evaporation

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As the Santa Ana winds flow down an elevated desert plateau, they compress and warm up, leading to higher temperatures and dry conditions. Expansion and evaporation do not play a significant role in this process.

Santa Ana Winds Warm by ____ as They Flow Down