Which of the following is the main factor that generates the heat from a chinook wind?
A)warm, ocean water
B)sunlight
C)compressional heating
D)friction with the ground

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Chinook wind is a warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The air is forced to rise over the mountains, which causes it to cool and release moisture as precipitation on the western side. When the dry air descends on the leeward side, it is compressed and warmed. This leads to compressional heating, which is the main factor that generates the heat from a chinook wind.

Which of the Following Is the Main Factor That Generates