Which of the following is the main reason why Santa Ana winds are warm?
A)solar heating warms the air
B)sinking air warms by compression
C)latent heat is released in rising air
D)condensation occurs

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Santa Ana winds are warm because of the sinking air. As the wind blows down the mountains, the air is compressed and its temperature increases. This effect is known as adiabatic warming.

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