Katabatic winds are:
Correct answer: C. Cold winds flowing down mountain slopes
- A. Storm winds rotating around a low
- B. Warm winds blowing up mountain slopes
- C. Cold winds flowing down mountain slopes
- D. Steady trade winds near the equator
Explanation
Katabatic winds are dense, cold air masses draining downhill under gravity.
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