Why Is the Santa Ana Wind a Danger Signal in Southern

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why is the Santa Ana wind a danger signal in southern California?

• A)It is a cold,dry winter wind that brings danger of hypothermia to people like the homeless living on the streets.
• B)It drives people crazy with the howling winds,so crime goes up.
• C)It is a warm,humid wind from Mexico that signals El Niño conditions and high potential for flooding.
• D)It is a warm,dry wind that can quickly dry out brushlands and spread fires.

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