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Which of the following winds blows on the leeward slopes of the northern Alps in Switzerland?
The Foehn is the specific name for the warm, dry wind that descends the northern slopes of the Swiss Alps. It is a “rain shadow” wind. As air drops down the “leeward” (sheltered) side of the mountains, it is compressed by higher atmospheric pressure. This compression makes the air much warmer and drier than the air on the other side. ANSWER: (C) Foehn
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