Which of the following characterizes the chinook wind that blows into southern Alberta?
A)cold and dry
B)warm and moist
C)warm and dry
D)cold and damp

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The chinook wind is warm and dry. It is a warm and dry wind that blows from the Pacific coast towards the Rocky Mountains. As it descends down the eastern slopes of the mountains, it warms up through adiabatic compression, resulting in warm and dry conditions in southern Alberta.

Which of the Following Characterizes the Chinook Wind That Blows