From which of the following directions does a katabatic wind most likely blow on the British Columbia coast?
A)north
B)south
C)west
D)east

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Katabatic winds are downslope winds that occur when cold, dense air flows from higher elevations to lower elevations under the force of gravity. On the British Columbia coast, these winds would most likely blow from the east, where the coastal mountains are located, towards the coast.

From Which of the Following Directions Does a Katabatic Wind