The Khamsin is not a cold wind; it is a hot, dry and dusty wind found in Egypt. It blows from the Sahara Desert and can raise temperatures significantly. In contrast, the Mistral and Bora are cold winds from the mountains of Europe and a Blizzard is a freezing, snow-filled wind associated with polar air masses and extreme winter storms. ANSWER: (C) Khamsin
Which of the following is not a cold local wind? (A) Mistral (B) Bora (C) Khamsin (D) Blizzard
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