Which one of the following winds is responsible for wildfires in Southern California?
- A. Diablo wind
- B. Chinook wind
- C. Santa Ana wind ✓
- D. Jarbo Gap wind
Correct Answer: C. Santa Ana wind
Explanation
The Santa Ana winds are strong, extremely dry downslope winds that originate inland and affect coastal Southern California and northern Baja California, greatly exacerbating regional wildfires.
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