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Which of the following describes the 'Föhn' wind in European meteorology?
A. A cold, dry wind blowing down from the polar ice caps
B. A warm, dry, downslope wind that occurs on the leeward side of a mountain range✓ Correct Answer
C. A moist marine wind blowing inland from the Atlantic Ocean
D. A localized thunderstorm wind accompanied by torrential rain
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Föhn is a warm, dry, downslope wind that develops on the leeward side of mountain ranges as air descends and undergoes adiabatic warming following moisture precipitation on the windward slopes. Alternative options describing cold polar gusts or moist marine winds refer to entirely different climatological phenomena. These regional winds significantly accelerate snowmelt in alpine valleys.
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